Charmander [Pokemon Center] #44

Pokemon Promo · #044 · Jul 1999

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Should You Grade?

Raw Price

$246.17

Expected Value

$351.42

Net Profit

$1,038.83

Gem Rate

8.6%

ROI

+398%

Sales / Yr

431

The gem rate is only 9% — you'll need a very clean copy to hit PSA 10.

Best Tier for Flipping

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Factors in grading cost, turnaround time, and compounding — how fast you can reinvest profits into the next flip.

Profitability by Grading Company

Company	Best Tier	Gem Rate	Pop	10s	Cost	EV	Net Profit	ROI
PSA	PSA Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
BGS	BGS Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
CGC	CGC Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
SGC	SGC Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
TAG	TAG Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%

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Shows the best-value tier from each grading company based on EV, cost, and turnaround. Pop = total graded population; 10s = grade 10 count.

Price by Grade

Raw

$246.17

BGS 10

$7,956.00

PSA 10

$6,119.72

SGC 10

$3,672.00

CGC 10

$1,300.00

$318.29

BGS 9.5

$236.25

$178.10

$100.25

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8.6%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

Grade Distribution (7,890 total graded)

7,890Total

PSA 106788.6%

PSA 93,44643.7%

PSA 82,78335.3%

PSA 75667.2%

Below 73474.4%

Charmander [Pokemon Center] #44

Pokemon Promo · #044 · Jul 1999

Buy Raw on eBayPSA 10 Sold on eBay

Shop on TCGPlayer

Maybe — Proceed with Caution

Should You Grade?

Raw Price

$246.17

Expected Value

$351.42

Net Profit

$1,038.83

Gem Rate

8.6%

ROI

+398%

Sales / Yr

431

The gem rate is only 9% — you'll need a very clean copy to hit PSA 10.

Best Tier for Flipping

Unlock with Pro →

Factors in grading cost, turnaround time, and compounding — how fast you can reinvest profits into the next flip.

Profitability by Grading Company

Company	Best Tier	Gem Rate	Pop	10s	Cost	EV	Net Profit	ROI
PSA	PSA Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
BGS	BGS Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
CGC	CGC Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
SGC	SGC Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
TAG	TAG Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%

Compare All Companies with Pro →

Shows the best-value tier from each grading company based on EV, cost, and turnaround. Pop = total graded population; 10s = grade 10 count.

Price by Grade

Raw

$246.17

BGS 10

$7,956.00

PSA 10

$6,119.72

SGC 10

$3,672.00

CGC 10

$1,300.00

$318.29

BGS 9.5

$236.25

$178.10

$100.25

View Sold PSA 10 Prices on PriceCharting →View Grading Data on GemRate →

8.6%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

Grade Distribution (7,890 total graded)

7,890Total

PSA 106788.6%

PSA 93,44643.7%

PSA 82,78335.3%

PSA 75667.2%

Below 73474.4%