Should you grade Flareon #8?
Borderline
+$181.22
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 40.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$50.00
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$50.29
PSA 10 sale$376.50
Net at PSA 10+$181.22
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-26.11
40.3% of the 429 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.