Should you grade Pikachu VMax #SWSH286?
Borderline
+$201.90
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 22.4% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$7.93
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$47.02
PSA 10 sale$351.84
Net at PSA 10+$201.90
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-77.29
22.4% of the 2,160 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.