Should you grade Houndoom #5?
Borderline
+$394.18
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 35.9% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$15.75
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$77.58
PSA 10 sale$582.50
Net at PSA 10+$394.18
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-61.83
35.9% of the 426 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.
