Should you grade Groudon #199?
Borderline
+$381.75
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 33.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$106.25
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$89.51
PSA 10 sale$672.50
Net at PSA 10+$381.75
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-88.87
33.3% of the 17,659 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.