Should you grade Vaporeon #33?
Borderline
+$186.70
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 41.1% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$81.66
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$55.96
PSA 10 sale$419.31
Net at PSA 10+$186.70
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-81.33
41.1% of the 435 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.