Should you grade Empoleon FB #27?

Borderline

+$39.81

net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 25.2% — profitable only if it gems

The ledger

Raw card$3.60
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$21.60
PSA 10 sale$160.00
Net at PSA 10+$39.81
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-84.24

25.2% of the 647 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.