Should you grade Surfing Pikachu #111?
Borderline
+$265.79
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 21.5% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$10.54
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$57.18
PSA 10 sale$428.50
Net at PSA 10+$265.79
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-47.81
21.5% of the 9,079 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.
