Should you grade Charizard #14?
Borderline
+$233.82
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 19.8% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$17.79
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$53.40
PSA 10 sale$400.00
Net at PSA 10+$233.82
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-37.23
19.8% 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.
