Should you grade M Salamence EX #XY171?
Borderline
+$146.42
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 1.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$25.00
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$41.15
PSA 10 sale$307.56
Net at PSA 10+$146.42
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-17.43
1.3% of the 388 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.
