Should you grade Pikachu #SM162?
Borderline
+$1434.45
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 20.4% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$129.25
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$253.81
PSA 10 sale$1912.50
Net at PSA 10+$1434.45
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$7.42
20.4% of the 8,471 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.
