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Charmeleon Grading Value — Is It Worth Grading?

Raw price: $6.66 | PSA 10 value: $148.39 | Gem rate: 13.8%

Verdict: Maybe — only submit cards in pristine condition

Estimated grading ROI: 457% (assumes ~$20 PSA economy submission)

How to Decide

  1. Check the price gap: Raw $6.66 vs PSA 10 $148.39
  2. Evaluate gem rate: 13.8% chance of PSA 10
  3. Calculate ROI: After $20 grading fee, ROI is ~457%
  4. Inspect condition: Only submit cards likely to grade 9+