Should you grade Absol #XY178?

Borderline

+$396.75

net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 2.9% — profitable only if it gems

The ledger

Raw card$57.78
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$84.39
PSA 10 sale$633.91
Net at PSA 10+$396.75
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$104.33

2.9% of the 35 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.