Should you grade Raichu & Alolan Raichu GX #221?
Borderline
+$1720.40
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 39.5% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$320.00
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$326.61
PSA 10 sale$2462.00
Net at PSA 10+$1720.40
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-42.36
39.5% of the 4,202 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.