Should you grade Pikachu #SM86?
Borderline
+$3047.46
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 18.9% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$20.00
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$483.49
PSA 10 sale$3645.94
Net at PSA 10+$3047.46
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$123.41
18.9% of the 196 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.
