Should you grade Tyranitar #135?
Borderline
+$38.05
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 17.4% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$0.38
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$20.84
PSA 10 sale$154.26
Net at PSA 10+$38.05
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-84.06
17.4% of the 766 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.
