Should you grade Squirtle #96?
Borderline
+$291.74
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 11.1% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$4.17
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$60.17
PSA 10 sale$451.07
Net at PSA 10+$291.74
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-69.27
11.1% of the 54 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.
