Should you grade Turtwig #17?
Borderline
+$136.41
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 3.6% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$11.55
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$37.57
PSA 10 sale$280.52
Net at PSA 10+$136.41
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-21.36
3.6% of the 83 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.