Should you grade Arcanine #15?
Borderline
+$102.50
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 18.5% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$11.99
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$32.46
PSA 10 sale$241.94
Net at PSA 10+$102.50
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-48.52
18.5% of the 254 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.
