Is Caitlin Clark #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Caitlin Clark #1 brings $10,001 versus $4,700 raw — a $5,301 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4,575) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $4,700
- PSA 10
- $10,001
- PSA 9
- $4,575
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $10,001 | +$5,276 | +$5,251 | +$5,151 |
| PSA 9 | $4,575 | −$150 | −$175 | −$275 |
| PSA 8 | $2,706 | −$2,019 | −$2,044 | −$2,144 |
Net = sale price − $4,700 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% | $5,932 | +$1,182 |
| 50% | $7,288 | +$2,538 |
| 75% | $8,645 | +$3,895 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $13,001 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $10,001 | −$3,000 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $6,001 | −$7,000 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $6,001 | −$7,000 | 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.
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Grading Caitlin Clark #1 — FAQ
Is Caitlin Clark #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Caitlin Clark #1 brings $10,001 versus $4,700 raw — a $5,301 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4,575) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Caitlin Clark #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Caitlin Clark #1 (Basketball Cards 2025 Panini One And One WNBA Kaboom) sells for about $10,001 versus $4,700 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Caitlin Clark #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $13,001, ahead of PSA 10 at $10,001. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Caitlin Clark #1 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 #1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Caitlin Clark #1 breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $4,575).
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