Should you grade Charmander #48?
Borderline
+$107.69
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 15.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$2.86
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$31.86
PSA 10 sale$237.40
Net at PSA 10+$107.69
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-76.56
15.3% of the 144 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.
