Should you grade Squirtle #23?
Borderline
+$99.97
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 21.0% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$2.00
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$30.54
PSA 10 sale$227.50
Net at PSA 10+$99.97
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-19.75
21.0% of the 62 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.
