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Should You Grade Pichu? — Complete Grading Analysis

Pichu grading analysis

Raw price: $5.26 | PSA 10 value: $1675.00 | PSA 9 value: $123.25 | Gem rate: 32.0% | PSA population: 100

Verdict: Grade It — strong expected return

Expected value after grading: $579.51 | Expected ROI: 1339% | Grading cost (PSA Economy + shipping): $35

Grading Service Cost Comparison

ServiceCostTurnaround
PSA Economy$20 + $15 shipping150+ days
PSA Regular$50 + $15 shipping65 days
PSA Express$100 + $15 shipping20 days
BGS Standard$22 + $15 shipping45 days
CGC Economy$18 + $15 shipping120+ days

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I grade Pichu?

Grade It — strong expected return. Pichu raw price is $5.26, PSA 10 is worth $1675.00, gem rate is 32.0%. Expected ROI after ~$20 grading + $15 shipping: 1339%.

What is Pichu worth PSA 10?

A PSA 10 Pichu is currently valued at $1675.00, compared to $5.26 raw.

Is Pichu grading worth it?

Grade It — strong expected return. The expected return of 1339% after grading costs suggests grading could be profitable. Always inspect centering, corners, edges, and surface before submitting.

How much does it cost to grade Pichu?

PSA Economy: ~$20 (150+ days), Regular: ~$50 (65 days), Express: ~$100 (20 days). BGS Standard: ~$22 (45 days). CGC Economy: ~$18. Add ~$15 for shipping each way.

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