Should you grade Vaporeon GX #SM172?
Borderline
+$224.18
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 30.1% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$11.87
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$51.02
PSA 10 sale$382.06
Net at PSA 10+$224.18
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-71.15
30.1% of the 521 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.
