Should you grade Pikachu #SM98?
Borderline
+$3770.36
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 3.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$38.00
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$596.65
PSA 10 sale$4500.00
Net at PSA 10+$3770.36
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$44.88
3.3% of the 751 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.
