Is Caitlin Clark [Holo] #81 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 2025 Panini Caitlin Clark Chronicled · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Caitlin Clark [Holo] #81 sells for $150 against $3.87 raw: a $146 spread, 39× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.60) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.87
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $31.60
- Gem premium
- 39×
- As of
- Sep 4, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $150 | +$121 | +$96.12 | −$3.88 |
| PSA 9 | $31.60 | +$2.73 | −$22.27 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $10.68 | −$18.19 | −$43.19 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $3.87 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $61.20 | +$7.33 |
| 50% | $90.80 | +$36.92 |
| 75% | $120 | +$66.52 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $195 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $150 | −$45.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $90.00 | −$105 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$165 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2025 Panini Caitlin Clark Chronicled cards worth checking
Full set checklist →![Caitlin Clark [Holo] #99 2025 Panini Caitlin Clark Chronicled card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/21cAAeSw8ydqHmSA/s-l500.jpg)
![Caitlin Clark [Red Cracked Ice] #99 2025 Panini Caitlin Clark Chronicled card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/mWAAAeSwe9Zqkwzh/s-l500.jpg)
![Caitlin Clark [Red Holo] #99 2025 Panini Caitlin Clark Chronicled card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/eDUAAeSwLQtqtIZd/s-l500.jpg)
![Caitlin Clark [Yellow] #99 2025 Panini Caitlin Clark Chronicled card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/WWcAAeSwPKtqDpai/s-l500.jpg)
![Caitlin Clark [Checkerboard] #36 2025 Panini Caitlin Clark Chronicled card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/CQAAAeSwNoNqlbw9/s-l500.jpg)
Grading Caitlin Clark [Holo] #81 — FAQ
Is Caitlin Clark [Holo] #81 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Caitlin Clark [Holo] #81 sells for $150 against $3.87 raw: a $146 spread, 39× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.60) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Caitlin Clark [Holo] #81 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Caitlin Clark [Holo] #81 (Basketball Cards 2025 Panini Caitlin Clark Chronicled) sells for about $150 versus $3.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 39× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Caitlin Clark [Holo] #81?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $195, ahead of PSA 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Caitlin Clark [Holo] #81 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading Caitlin Clark [Holo] #81 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Caitlin Clark [Holo] #81 breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.60).
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your basketball card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
