Should you grade Piplup #72?
Borderline
+$0.05
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 11.1% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$4.04
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$15.60
PSA 10 sale$114.68
Net at PSA 10+$0.05
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-95.96
11.1% of the 18 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.
