Should you grade Pikachu ex #238?
Borderline
+$426.52
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 34.2% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$276.81
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$122.40
PSA 10 sale$920.72
Net at PSA 10+$426.52
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-127.17
34.2% of the 29,280 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.
