Should you grade Dark Steelix #10?
Borderline
+$486.24
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 9.0% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$49.59
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$96.81
PSA 10 sale$727.63
Net at PSA 10+$486.24
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-15.72
9.0% of the 402 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.