Should you grade Pikachu ex #179?
Borderline
+$182.56
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 26.4% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$59.54
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$51.95
PSA 10 sale$389.04
Net at PSA 10+$182.56
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-83.80
26.4% of the 14,172 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.
