Should you grade Vileplume #15?
Borderline
+$1102.62
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 1.0% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$16.49
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$185.90
PSA 10 sale$1400.00
Net at PSA 10+$1102.62
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-5.82
1.0% of the 4,401 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.