Should you grade Butterfree FB #17?
Borderline
+$156.86
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 14.8% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$7.99
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$40.15
PSA 10 sale$299.99
Net at PSA 10+$156.86
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-70.91
14.8% of the 587 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.