Should you grade Pikachu #51?
Borderline
+$117.41
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 20.9% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$1.67
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$33.16
PSA 10 sale$247.23
Net at PSA 10+$117.41
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-80.58
20.9% of the 970 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.
