Should you grade Pikachu #25?
Borderline
+$1319.55
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 34.9% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$103.18
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$232.28
PSA 10 sale$1750.00
Net at PSA 10+$1319.55
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$37.65
34.9% of the 43 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.