Should you grade Venusaur #18?
Borderline
+$717.05
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 2.2% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$59.83
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$133.63
PSA 10 sale$1005.50
Net at PSA 10+$717.05
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$125.91
2.2% of the 1,368 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.
