Should you grade Torchic #73?
Borderline
+$48.04
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 27.9% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$1.75
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$22.57
PSA 10 sale$167.35
Net at PSA 10+$48.04
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-71.12
27.9% of the 104 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.
