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Is Caitlin Clark [Autograph Gold Lava] #50 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Caitlin Clark [Autograph Gold Lava] #50 sells for $2,310 against $938 raw: a $1,373 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,100) 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)
- $938
- Grade 9.5
- $2,310
- PSA 9
- $2,100
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $2,310 | +$1,348 | +$1,323 | +$1,223 |
| PSA 9 | $2,100 | +$1,138 | +$1,113 | +$1,013 |
Net = sale price − $938 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% | $2,153 | +$1,165 |
| 50% | $2,205 | +$1,218 |
| 75% | $2,258 | +$1,270 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Caitlin Clark [Autograph Gold Lava] #50 — FAQ
Is Caitlin Clark [Autograph Gold Lava] #50 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Caitlin Clark [Autograph Gold Lava] #50 sells for $2,310 against $938 raw: a $1,373 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,100) 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.
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