Should you grade Gyarados #12?
Borderline
+$732.65
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 4.2% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$20.75
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$130.04
PSA 10 sale$978.43
Net at PSA 10+$732.65
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$29.50
4.2% of the 834 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.
