Should you grade Pikachu VMAX #TG29?
Borderline
+$4.99
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 65.4% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$19.99
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$18.78
PSA 10 sale$138.75
Net at PSA 10+$4.99
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-81.98
65.4% of the 12,351 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.