Should you grade Sceptile GX #196?
Borderline
+$173.17
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 31.0% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$21.59
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$44.72
PSA 10 sale$334.47
Net at PSA 10+$173.17
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-69.27
31.0% of the 281 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.