Should you grade Pikachu #SWSH020?
Borderline
+$508.19
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 37.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$89.99
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$106.33
PSA 10 sale$799.50
Net at PSA 10+$508.19
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-85.62
37.3% of the 7,174 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.