Should you grade Mantine #45?
Borderline
+$36.42
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 45.5% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$3.61
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$21.08
PSA 10 sale$156.10
Net at PSA 10+$36.42
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-41.74
45.5% of the 22 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.
