Should you grade Pikachu #241?
Borderline
+$1794.44
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 23.6% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$199.99
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$319.59
PSA 10 sale$2409.01
Net at PSA 10+$1794.44
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-61.57
23.6% of the 15,798 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.