Should you grade Wailord EX #38?
Borderline
+$1.60
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 11.7% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$4.40
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$15.89
PSA 10 sale$116.88
Net at PSA 10+$1.60
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-56.42
11.7% of the 94 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.
