Should you grade Raichu & Alolan Raichu GX #54?
Borderline
+$112.38
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 39.7% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$31.44
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$36.94
PSA 10 sale$275.75
Net at PSA 10+$112.38
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-83.46
39.7% of the 6,133 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.