Should you grade Poliwhirl #37?
Borderline
+$98.32
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 15.4% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$3.65
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$30.54
PSA 10 sale$227.50
Net at PSA 10+$98.32
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-8.96
15.4% of the 39 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.
