Should you grade Pikachu EX #XY124?
Borderline
+$8012.27
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 0.9% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$262.77
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$1278.88
PSA 10 sale$9648.91
Net at PSA 10+$8012.27
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$2244.34
0.9% of the 6,123 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.
