Should you grade Charizard #3?
Borderline
+$16759.35
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 2.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$132.57
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$2595.00
PSA 10 sale$19581.91
Net at PSA 10+$16759.35
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$974.49
2.3% of the 2,245 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.