Should you grade Dark Flaaffy #33?
Borderline
+$22.87
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 32.0% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$7.74
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$19.65
PSA 10 sale$145.25
Net at PSA 10+$22.87
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-8.57
32.0% of the 50 copies PSA has graded came back a 10. Pop gem rates are a ceiling — centering and surface on your copy decide.
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