Should you grade Combusken #27?
Borderline
+$163.34
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 25.6% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$1.51
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$40.15
PSA 10 sale$299.99
Net at PSA 10+$163.34
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-76.40
25.6% of the 43 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.