Should you grade Slowbro #117?
Borderline
+$19.41
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 44.5% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$17.55
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$20.61
PSA 10 sale$152.56
Net at PSA 10+$19.41
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-79.39
44.5% of the 389 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.