Should you grade Poliwhirl #68?
Borderline
+$76.13
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 40.0% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$1.97
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$26.90
PSA 10 sale$199.99
Net at PSA 10+$76.13
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-77.42
40.0% of the 15 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.
