Should you grade Pikachu #GG30?
Borderline
+$285.55
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 29.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$44.00
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$65.31
PSA 10 sale$489.85
Net at PSA 10+$285.55
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-80.39
29.3% of the 13,783 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.
