Should you grade Magikarp #52?
Borderline
+$29.30
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 41.5% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$5.43
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$20.27
PSA 10 sale$150.00
Net at PSA 10+$29.30
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-78.70
41.5% of the 94 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.
