Should you grade Cyndaquil #56?

Borderline

+$9.91

net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 17.5% — profitable only if it gems

The ledger

Raw card$2.32
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$16.84
PSA 10 sale$124.06
Net at PSA 10+$9.91
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-37.99

17.5% of the 246 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.