Should you grade Pikachu #SM81?
Borderline
+$3777.81
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 3.4% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$25.73
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$595.91
PSA 10 sale$4494.44
Net at PSA 10+$3777.81
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$137.83
3.4% of the 1,137 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.
