Should you grade Slowpoke #73?
Borderline
+$41.89
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 23.1% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$4.43
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$22.04
PSA 10 sale$163.35
Net at PSA 10+$41.89
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-68.59
23.1% of the 91 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.
