Should you grade Typhlosion #SM185?
Borderline
+$191.86
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 5.9% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$6.62
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$45.29
PSA 10 sale$338.76
Net at PSA 10+$191.86
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-79.36
5.9% of the 393 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.
