Is Victory Cup worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Victory Cup sells for $1,669 against $86.42 raw: a $1,583 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($125) 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)
- $86.42
- PSA 10
- $1,669
- PSA 9
- $125
- Gem premium
- 19×
- As of
- Aug 10, 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 | $1,669 | +$1,558 | +$1,533 | +$1,433 |
| PSA 9 | $125 | +$13.90 | −$11.10 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $173 | +$61.77 | +$36.77 | −$63.23 |
Net = sale price − $86.42 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% | $511 | +$375 |
| 50% | $897 | +$761 |
| 75% | $1,283 | +$1,147 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $1,669 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $299 | −$1,370 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,669 | $299 |
| 9 | $125 | — |
| 8 | $173 | $110 |
| 7 | $76.00 | — |
| 6 | $30.00 | — |
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Grading Victory Cup — FAQ
Is Victory Cup worth grading?
A PSA 10 Victory Cup sells for $1,669 against $86.42 raw: a $1,583 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($125) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Victory Cup worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Victory Cup (BW Black Star Promos BW30) sells for about $1,669 versus $86.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Victory Cup?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,669, ahead of CGC 10 at $299. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Victory Cup need for a PSA 10?
PSA 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 Victory Cup break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Victory Cup breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $125).
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