Should you grade Blastoise GX #218?
Borderline
+$232.26
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 43.0% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$99.16
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$65.59
PSA 10 sale$492.00
Net at PSA 10+$232.26
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-86.11
43.0% of the 1,732 copies PSA has graded came back a 10. Pop gem rates are a ceiling — centering and surface on your copy decide.
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