Should you grade Flareon VMAX #SWSH180?
Borderline
+$438.70
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 29.8% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$56.68
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$90.63
PSA 10 sale$681.00
Net at PSA 10+$438.70
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-87.88
29.8% of the 12,549 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.