Should you grade Charizard #SM226?
Borderline
+$3423.92
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 5.0% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$55.66
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$546.43
PSA 10 sale$4121.00
Net at PSA 10+$3423.92
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$36.15
5.0% of the 3,677 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.
