Should you grade Venusaur #1?
Borderline
+$973.01
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 2.6% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$174.73
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$190.27
PSA 10 sale$1433.00
Net at PSA 10+$973.01
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$766.17
2.6% of the 420 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.
