Should you grade Salamence ex #187?
Borderline
+$76.99
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 31.8% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$55.29
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$35.17
PSA 10 sale$262.44
Net at PSA 10+$76.99
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-96.70
31.8% of the 13,244 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.
