Should you grade Espeon #16?
Borderline
+$110.76
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 18.8% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$14.37
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$34.08
PSA 10 sale$254.20
Net at PSA 10+$110.76
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-66.43
18.8% of the 309 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.