Should you grade Gyarados #31?
Borderline
+$146.94
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 23.4% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$2.00
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$37.72
PSA 10 sale$281.65
Net at PSA 10+$146.94
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-75.16
23.4% of the 64 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.
