Should you grade Smeargle #TG10?
Borderline
+$30.01
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 32.2% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$5.07
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$20.33
PSA 10 sale$150.40
Net at PSA 10+$30.01
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-81.83
32.2% of the 1,698 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.