Should you grade Magikarp #80?
Borderline
+$3.96
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 91.1% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$145.48
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$37.80
PSA 10 sale$282.23
Net at PSA 10+$3.96
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-86.89
91.1% of the 61,797 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.
