Should you grade Flareon #5?
Borderline
+$2347.64
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 6.9% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$54.50
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$381.87
PSA 10 sale$2879.00
Net at PSA 10+$2347.64
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$25.80
6.9% of the 510 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.