Should you grade Dark Gyarados #25?
Borderline
+$247.29
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 5.8% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$12.99
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$54.73
PSA 10 sale$410.00
Net at PSA 10+$247.29
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-65.92
5.8% of the 781 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.
