Should you grade Slowpoke #5?
Borderline
+$89.80
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 5.0% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$10.00
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$30.21
PSA 10 sale$225.00
Net at PSA 10+$89.80
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$85.46
5.0% of the 20 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.
