Should You Grade Ash's Pikachu - SM109? — Complete Grading Analysis

Ash's Pikachu - SM109 grading analysis

Raw price: $128.10 | PSA 10 value: $673.65 | PSA 9 value: $124.89 | PSA population: 112

Verdict: Hold Raw — grading costs exceed expected value increase

Expected value after grading: $120.09 | Expected ROI: N/A | 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 Ash's Pikachu - SM109?

Hold Raw — grading costs exceed expected value increase. Ash's Pikachu - SM109 raw price is $128.10, PSA 10 is worth $673.65. Expected ROI after ~$20 grading + $15 shipping: negative.

What is Ash's Pikachu - SM109 worth PSA 10?

A PSA 10 Ash's Pikachu - SM109 is currently valued at $673.65, compared to $128.10 raw.

Is Ash's Pikachu - SM109 grading worth it?

Hold Raw — grading costs exceed expected value increase. At current prices, grading costs may exceed the value increase. Always inspect centering, corners, edges, and surface before submitting.

How much does it cost to grade Ash's Pikachu - SM109?

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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