Should you grade Alakazam #38?
Borderline
+$11.87
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 10.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$5.07
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$17.56
PSA 10 sale$129.49
Net at PSA 10+$11.87
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-66.19
10.3% of the 39 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.
