Is Cason Wallace [Gold] #119 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Cason Wallace [Gold] #119 brings $38.29 versus $2.01 raw — a $36.28 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.03) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.01
- PSA 10
- $38.29
- PSA 9
- $13.03
- Gem premium
- 19×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $38.29 | +$11.28 | −$13.72 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $13.03 | −$13.98 | −$38.98 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $6.78 | −$20.23 | −$45.23 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.01 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% | $19.34 | −$32.66 |
| 50% | $25.66 | −$26.35 |
| 75% | $31.98 | −$20.03 |
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 | $50.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $38.29 | −$11.71 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.00 | −$27.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $23.00 | −$27.00 | 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 Cason Wallace [Gold] #119 — FAQ
Is Cason Wallace [Gold] #119 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cason Wallace [Gold] #119 brings $38.29 versus $2.01 raw — a $36.28 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.03) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Cason Wallace [Gold] #119 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cason Wallace [Gold] #119 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps) sells for about $38.29 versus $2.01 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cason Wallace [Gold] #119?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $50.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $38.29. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cason Wallace [Gold] #119 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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