Should you grade Ash's Pikachu #SM108?
Borderline
+$352.64
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 4.8% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$36.96
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$74.48
PSA 10 sale$559.07
Net at PSA 10+$352.64
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-68.59
4.8% of the 21 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.
