Should you grade Charizard #TG03?
Borderline
+$142.68
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 26.7% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$28.69
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$41.14
PSA 10 sale$307.50
Net at PSA 10+$142.68
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-82.19
26.7% of the 18,890 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.
