Is Caitlin Clark [Blue Pulsar] #23 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Caitlin Clark [Blue Pulsar] #23 brings $303 versus $158 raw — a $144 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($168) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $158
- PSA 10
- $303
- PSA 9
- $168
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $303 | +$119 | +$94.16 | −$5.84 |
| PSA 9 | $168 | −$15.67 | −$40.67 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $94.97 | −$88.37 | −$113 | −$213 |
Net = sale price − $158 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% | $201 | −$6.96 |
| 50% | $235 | +$26.74 |
| 75% | $269 | +$60.45 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 30%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $400 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $393 | −$7.00 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $303 | −$97.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $182 | −$218 | 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 [Blue Pulsar] #23 — FAQ
Is Caitlin Clark [Blue Pulsar] #23 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Caitlin Clark [Blue Pulsar] #23 brings $303 versus $158 raw — a $144 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($168) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Caitlin Clark [Blue Pulsar] #23 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Caitlin Clark [Blue Pulsar] #23 (Basketball Cards 2024 Panini Prizm Draft Picks All-American) sells for about $303 versus $158 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Caitlin Clark [Blue Pulsar] #23?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $400, ahead of BGS 10 at $393. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Caitlin Clark [Blue Pulsar] #23 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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 [Blue Pulsar] #23 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Caitlin Clark [Blue Pulsar] #23 breaks even when it gems about 30% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $168).
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