Should you grade Dark Gyarados #8?
Borderline
+$1018.16
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 2.5% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$35.50
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$175.90
PSA 10 sale$1324.55
Net at PSA 10+$1018.16
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$8.07
2.5% of the 4,279 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.
