Should you grade Flygon #5?
Borderline
+$301.18
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 4.2% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$13.50
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$63.03
PSA 10 sale$472.70
Net at PSA 10+$301.18
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$31.21
4.2% of the 189 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.