Should you grade Typhlosion #42?
Borderline
+$85.74
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 15.8% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$10.15
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$29.62
PSA 10 sale$220.50
Net at PSA 10+$85.74
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-48.75
15.8% of the 171 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.
