Should you grade Dark Jolteon #38?
Borderline
+$37.75
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 5.6% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$5.62
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$21.59
PSA 10 sale$159.95
Net at PSA 10+$37.75
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-62.18
5.6% of the 1,035 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.