Should you grade Vaporeon EX #24?
Borderline
+$395.60
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 15.6% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$17.75
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$78.10
PSA 10 sale$586.44
Net at PSA 10+$395.60
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-56.32
15.6% of the 699 copies PSA has graded came back a 10. Pop gem rates are a ceiling — centering and surface on your copy decide.
Prices from real completed sales, updated daily. Population data from PSA's public population report.