Should you grade Pikachu #TG05?
Borderline
+$497.12
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 21.2% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$40.76
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$97.12
PSA 10 sale$730.00
Net at PSA 10+$497.12
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-61.72
21.2% of the 18,314 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.
