Should you grade Pikachu #SM183?
Borderline
+$920.67
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 17.7% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$14.96
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$157.88
PSA 10 sale$1188.50
Net at PSA 10+$920.67
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-32.28
17.7% of the 923 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.
