Should you grade Blastoise #25?
Borderline
+$178.09
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 22.0% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$8.65
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$43.49
PSA 10 sale$325.22
Net at PSA 10+$178.09
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-69.06
22.0% of the 323 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.
