Should you grade Blastoise #13?
Borderline
+$254.51
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 2.9% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$10.98
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$55.52
PSA 10 sale$416.00
Net at PSA 10+$254.51
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-33.93
2.9% of the 308 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.
