Is Caitlin Clark #139 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.0× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Caitlin Clark #139 sells for $50.59 against $8.50 raw: a $42.09 spread, 6.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.50
- PSA 10
- $50.59
- PSA 9
- $19.76
- Gem premium
- 6.0×
- 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 | $50.59 | +$17.09 | −$7.91 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $19.76 | −$13.74 | −$38.74 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $18.60 | −$14.90 | −$39.90 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $8.50 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% | $27.47 | −$31.03 |
| 50% | $35.18 | −$23.32 |
| 75% | $42.88 | −$15.62 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $50.82 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $50.59 | −$0.23 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $34.50 | −$16.32 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$20.82 | 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 #139 — FAQ
Is Caitlin Clark #139 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Caitlin Clark #139 sells for $50.59 against $8.50 raw: a $42.09 spread, 6.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Caitlin Clark #139 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Caitlin Clark #139 (Basketball Cards 2024 Panini Instant WNBA) sells for about $50.59 versus $8.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Caitlin Clark #139?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $50.82, ahead of PSA 10 at $50.59. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Caitlin Clark #139 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.
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