Is Candace Parker [Press Proof Gold Laser] #SS-CPK worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Candace Parker [Press Proof Gold Laser] #SS-CPK sell for $195, only $0.00 above the $200 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($178) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $200
- Grade 9.5
- $195
- PSA 9
- $178
- Gem premium
- 1.0×
- As of
- Sep 2, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 9.5 | $195 | −$30.00 | −$55.00 | −$155 |
| PSA 9 | $178 | −$47.47 | −$72.47 | −$172 |
Net = sale price − $200 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% | $182 | −$68.10 |
| 50% | $186 | −$63.74 |
| 75% | $191 | −$59.37 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Candace Parker [Press Proof Gold Laser] #SS-CPK — FAQ
Is Candace Parker [Press Proof Gold Laser] #SS-CPK worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Candace Parker [Press Proof Gold Laser] #SS-CPK sell for $195, only $0.00 above the $200 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($178) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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