Should you grade Blitzle #195?
Borderline
+$2.84
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 38.7% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$10.47
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$17.00
PSA 10 sale$125.30
Net at PSA 10+$2.84
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-90.43
38.7% of the 992 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.
