Should you grade Pikachu #55?
Borderline
+$25.98
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 43.9% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$2.27
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$19.29
PSA 10 sale$142.53
Net at PSA 10+$25.98
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-77.72
43.9% of the 230 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.
