Should you grade Salamence #SM140?
Borderline
+$70.92
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 25.8% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$10.23
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$27.36
PSA 10 sale$203.50
Net at PSA 10+$70.92
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-22.12
25.8% of the 62 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.
