Should you grade Metapod #54?
Borderline
+$14.95
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 42.4% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$2.43
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$17.62
PSA 10 sale$130.00
Net at PSA 10+$14.95
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-4.13
42.4% of the 59 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.
