Should you grade Alakazam #2?
Borderline
+$679.65
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 2.5% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$30.00
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$123.36
PSA 10 sale$928.00
Net at PSA 10+$679.65
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$206.26
2.5% of the 438 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.
