Should you grade Pikachu #55?
Borderline
+$54.74
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 35.1% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$0.82
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$23.45
PSA 10 sale$174.00
Net at PSA 10+$54.74
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-79.23
35.1% of the 37 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.
