Should you grade Flareon GX #SM171?
Borderline
+$138.86
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 29.1% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$12.99
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$38.16
PSA 10 sale$285.00
Net at PSA 10+$138.86
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-78.88
29.1% of the 595 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.
