Should you grade Yanmega #XY144?
Borderline
+$11.89
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 16.7% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$10.99
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$18.46
PSA 10 sale$136.33
Net at PSA 10+$11.89
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-56.41
16.7% of the 18 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.