Should you grade Porygon #12?
Borderline
+$36.20
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 3.8% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$8.95
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$21.86
PSA 10 sale$162.00
Net at PSA 10+$36.20
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$12.86
3.8% of the 26 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.