Should you grade Alakazam #2?
Borderline
+$108.91
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 45.2% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$90.63
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$45.45
PSA 10 sale$339.98
Net at PSA 10+$108.91
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-55.89
45.2% of the 321 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.