Should you grade Charizard Ex #196?
Borderline
+$146.75
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 26.5% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$5.47
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$38.22
PSA 10 sale$285.43
Net at PSA 10+$146.75
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-70.19
26.5% of the 1,218 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.
