Should you grade Pikachu #57?
Borderline
+$129.97
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 23.1% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$6.99
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$35.89
PSA 10 sale$267.84
Net at PSA 10+$129.97
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-73.67
23.1% of the 130 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.
