Should you grade Flaaffy #9?
Borderline
+$338.06
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 5.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$0.29
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$66.65
PSA 10 sale$499.99
Net at PSA 10+$338.06
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-71.39
5.3% of the 19 copies PSA has graded came back a 10. Pop gem rates are a ceiling — centering and surface on your copy decide.
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