Should you grade Venusaur #6?
Borderline
+$226.45
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 7.1% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$27.77
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$53.80
PSA 10 sale$403.01
Net at PSA 10+$226.45
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-59.23
7.1% of the 652 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.