Should you grade Flareon #2?
Borderline
+$487.67
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 2.8% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$35.00
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$94.80
PSA 10 sale$712.46
Net at PSA 10+$487.67
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-78.36
2.8% of the 793 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.