Should you grade Metagross #178?
Borderline
+$33.78
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 42.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$32.40
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$25.08
PSA 10 sale$186.25
Net at PSA 10+$33.78
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-88.76
42.3% of the 5,891 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.
