Should you grade Gyarados #40?
Borderline
+$58.37
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 27.6% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$2.99
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$24.34
PSA 10 sale$180.69
Net at PSA 10+$58.37
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-81.68
27.6% of the 156 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.
