Should you grade Ash's Pikachu #SM113?
Borderline
+$691.62
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 27.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$42.61
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$127.12
PSA 10 sale$956.34
Net at PSA 10+$691.62
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-38.89
27.3% of the 11 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.
