Should you grade Raichu #51?
Borderline
+$30.89
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 40.4% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$3.41
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$20.21
PSA 10 sale$149.50
Net at PSA 10+$30.89
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-68.32
40.4% of the 57 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.