Should you grade Growlithe #55?
Borderline
+$9.59
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 40.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$5.12
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$17.22
PSA 10 sale$126.92
Net at PSA 10+$9.59
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-68.62
40.3% of the 62 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.