Should you grade Blastoise [Holo] #17?
Borderline
+$63.72
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 18.1% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$2.12
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$25.03
PSA 10 sale$185.86
Net at PSA 10+$63.72
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-76.49
18.1% of the 985 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.