Should you grade Charmander #70?
Borderline
+$67.31
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 26.5% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$2.13
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$25.57
PSA 10 sale$190.00
Net at PSA 10+$67.31
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-68.96
26.5% of the 581 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.
