Should you grade Dark Flareon #35?
Borderline
+$6.57
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 4.8% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$5.80
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$16.86
PSA 10 sale$124.22
Net at PSA 10+$6.57
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-66.40
4.8% of the 923 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.
