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Is Caitlin Clark [Orange Pulsar] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Caitlin Clark [Orange Pulsar] #1 brings $909 versus $530 raw — a $379 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($380) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $530
- PSA 10
- $909
- PSA 9
- $380
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $909 | +$354 | +$329 | +$229 |
| PSA 9 | $380 | −$175 | −$200 | −$300 |
| PSA 8 | $199 | −$356 | −$381 | −$481 |
Net = sale price − $530 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% | $512 | −$67.94 |
| 50% | $645 | +$64.31 |
| 75% | $777 | +$197 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 38%. 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 | $1,182 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $909 | −$273 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $545 | −$637 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $545 | −$637 | 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 [Orange Pulsar] #1 — FAQ
Is Caitlin Clark [Orange Pulsar] #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Caitlin Clark [Orange Pulsar] #1 brings $909 versus $530 raw — a $379 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($380) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Caitlin Clark [Orange Pulsar] #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Caitlin Clark [Orange Pulsar] #1 (Basketball Cards 2024 Panini Prizm WNBA Fractal) sells for about $909 versus $530 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Caitlin Clark [Orange Pulsar] #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,182, ahead of PSA 10 at $909. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Caitlin Clark [Orange Pulsar] #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 [Orange Pulsar] #1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Caitlin Clark [Orange Pulsar] #1 breaks even when it gems about 38% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $380).
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