Should you grade Pikachu #SM206?
Borderline
+$1601.57
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 17.4% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$24.85
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$263.39
PSA 10 sale$1984.80
Net at PSA 10+$1601.57
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-9.63
17.4% of the 524 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.
