Should you grade Pikachu #50?
Borderline
+$1383.15
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 8.1% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$2.77
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$226.65
PSA 10 sale$1707.56
Net at PSA 10+$1383.15
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-11.41
8.1% of the 136 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.
