Is Walter Clayton Jr. [Holo Foil] #BSI-WC worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Walter Clayton Jr. [Holo Foil] #BSI-WC sells for $133 against $15.26 raw: a $118 spread, 8.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.61) 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)
- $15.26
- PSA 10
- $133
- PSA 9
- $47.61
- Gem premium
- 8.7×
- 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 | $133 | +$92.52 | +$67.52 | −$32.48 |
| PSA 9 | $47.61 | +$7.35 | −$17.65 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $27.09 | −$13.17 | −$38.17 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $15.26 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% | $68.90 | +$3.64 |
| 50% | $90.19 | +$24.93 |
| 75% | $111 | +$46.23 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $173 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $133 | −$40.22 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $80.00 | −$93.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $80.00 | −$93.00 | 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 Walter Clayton Jr. [Holo Foil] #BSI-WC — FAQ
Is Walter Clayton Jr. [Holo Foil] #BSI-WC worth grading?
A PSA 10 Walter Clayton Jr. [Holo Foil] #BSI-WC sells for $133 against $15.26 raw: a $118 spread, 8.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.61) 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 Walter Clayton Jr. [Holo Foil] #BSI-WC worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Walter Clayton Jr. [Holo Foil] #BSI-WC (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Signed and Sealed) sells for about $133 versus $15.26 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Walter Clayton Jr. [Holo Foil] #BSI-WC?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $173, ahead of PSA 10 at $133. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Walter Clayton Jr. [Holo Foil] #BSI-WC 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 Walter Clayton Jr. [Holo Foil] #BSI-WC break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Walter Clayton Jr. [Holo Foil] #BSI-WC breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.61).
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