Should you grade Charizard #136?
Borderline
+$48172.99
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 2.9% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$847.15
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$7502.20
PSA 10 sale$56617.33
Net at PSA 10+$48172.99
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$2034.43
2.9% of the 2,741 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.