Should you grade Slowpoke #18?
Borderline
+$8.95
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 21.1% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$0.71
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$16.45
PSA 10 sale$121.10
Net at PSA 10+$8.95
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-83.09
21.1% of the 19 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.
