Should you grade Dark Vaporeon #45?
Borderline
+$135.64
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 6.4% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$4.93
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$36.44
PSA 10 sale$272.00
Net at PSA 10+$135.64
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-68.95
6.4% of the 1,197 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.