Should you grade Salamence #18?
Borderline
+$167.84
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 6.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$14.99
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$42.89
PSA 10 sale$320.71
Net at PSA 10+$167.84
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$59.41
6.3% of the 285 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.
