Should you grade Dark Blastoise #20?
Borderline
+$189.38
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 5.8% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$18.85
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$46.77
PSA 10 sale$350.00
Net at PSA 10+$189.38
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-43.10
5.8% of the 2,892 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.
