Should you grade Bellsprout #49?
Borderline
+$11.33
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 22.8% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$1.71
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$16.96
PSA 10 sale$124.99
Net at PSA 10+$11.33
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-73.73
22.8% of the 729 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.
