Should you grade Empoleon #BW56?
Borderline
+$4.39
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 2.9% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$6.06
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$16.57
PSA 10 sale$122.01
Net at PSA 10+$4.39
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-59.45
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.
