Should you grade Joltik #196?
Borderline
+$55.84
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 31.9% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$24.70
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$27.27
PSA 10 sale$202.80
Net at PSA 10+$55.84
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-93.38
31.9% of the 700 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.