Should you grade Pikachu ex #219?
Borderline
+$32.15
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 43.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$29.69
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$24.42
PSA 10 sale$181.25
Net at PSA 10+$32.15
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-87.79
43.3% of the 22,583 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.
