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Flareon (3) Grading Value — Is It Worth Grading?

Raw price: $77.68 | PSA 10 value: $210.00 | Gem rate: 1.5%

Verdict: Maybe — only submit cards in pristine condition

Estimated grading ROI: 115% (assumes ~$20 PSA economy submission)

How to Decide

  1. Check the price gap: Raw $77.68 vs PSA 10 $210.00
  2. Evaluate gem rate: 1.5% chance of PSA 10
  3. Calculate ROI: After $20 grading fee, ROI is ~115%
  4. Inspect condition: Only submit cards likely to grade 9+