Should you grade Raichu #12?
Borderline
+$1036.57
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 15.6% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$24.42
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$177.02
PSA 10 sale$1333.00
Net at PSA 10+$1036.57
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-16.31
15.6% of the 442 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.