Should you grade Vaporeon #12?
Borderline
+$3974.27
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 0.2% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$20.00
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$625.04
PSA 10 sale$4714.30
Net at PSA 10+$3974.27
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$159.84
0.2% of the 16,359 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.