Should you grade Nidoqueen #69?
Borderline
+$10.14
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 4.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$2.91
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$16.96
PSA 10 sale$125.00
Net at PSA 10+$10.14
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-86.16
4.3% of the 23 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.