Pikachu Grading Value — Is It Worth Grading?

Raw price: $9.96 | PSA 10 value: $97.01 | Gem rate: 44.8%

Verdict: Strong Yes — high gem rate and excellent ROI

Estimated grading ROI: 224% (assumes ~$20 PSA economy submission)

How to Decide

  1. Check the price gap: Raw $9.96 vs PSA 10 $97.01
  2. Evaluate gem rate: 44.8% chance of PSA 10
  3. Calculate ROI: After $20 grading fee, ROI is ~224%
  4. Inspect condition: Only submit cards likely to grade 9+

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