Is Victor Wembanyama #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama #3 brings $25,075 versus $12,088 raw — a $12,987 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10,000) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $12,088
- PSA 10
- $25,075
- PSA 9
- $10,000
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $25,075 | +$12,962 | +$12,937 | +$12,837 |
| PSA 9 | $10,000 | −$2,113 | −$2,138 | −$2,238 |
| PSA 8 | $5,385 | −$6,728 | −$6,753 | −$6,853 |
Net = sale price − $12,088 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% | $13,769 | +$1,631 |
| 50% | $17,537 | +$5,400 |
| 75% | $21,306 | +$9,168 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $32,598 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $25,075 | −$7,523 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15,045 | −$17,553 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $15,045 | −$17,553 | 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 | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $25,075 | $15,045 | $32,598 | $15,045 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $17,241 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $10,000 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $5,385 |
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Grading Victor Wembanyama #3 — FAQ
Is Victor Wembanyama #3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama #3 brings $25,075 versus $12,088 raw — a $12,987 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10,000) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama #3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama #3 (Basketball Cards 2024 Panini Prizm Black Manga) sells for about $25,075 versus $12,088 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Victor Wembanyama #3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $32,598, ahead of PSA 10 at $25,075. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Victor Wembanyama #3 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 Victor Wembanyama #3 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Victor Wembanyama #3 breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $10,000).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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