Should you grade Gyarados #19?
Borderline
+$71.36
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 2.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$8.50
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$27.17
PSA 10 sale$202.02
Net at PSA 10+$71.36
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-51.20
2.3% of the 129 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.
