Should you grade Goldeen [1st Edition] #53?
Borderline
+$43.40
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 29.2% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$1.95
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$21.90
PSA 10 sale$162.24
Net at PSA 10+$43.40
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-75.01
29.2% of the 2,844 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.