Should you grade Alakazam #1?
Borderline
+$368.66
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 2.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$28.50
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$75.63
PSA 10 sale$567.78
Net at PSA 10+$368.66
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$153.53
2.3% of the 754 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.
