Pokemon Japanese Classic: Charizard · #019 · Base · Dec 2023
Should You Grade?
Low grading population — gem rates based on only 36 graded cards may be unreliable, and the market for this card in graded form may be illiquid. Only 12 sales per year — it may take time to find a buyer at full price. PSA 10 profit of $3.05 is thin — grading fees and selling costs eat most of the margin.
Factors in grading cost, turnaround time, and compounding — how fast you can reinvest profits into the next flip.
Shows the best-value tier from each grading company based on EV, cost, and turnaround. Pop = total graded population; 10s = grade 10 count.
