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Is Victor Wembanyama [Refractor Purple] #TCA-VW worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Refractor Purple] #TCA-VW sells for $8,942 against $4,000 raw: a $4,942 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,451) 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)
- $4,000
- PSA 10
- $8,942
- PSA 9
- $7,451
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $8,942 | +$4,917 | +$4,892 | +$4,792 |
| PSA 9 | $7,451 | +$3,426 | +$3,401 | +$3,301 |
| PSA 8 | $3,952 | −$73.08 | −$98.08 | −$198 |
Net = sale price − $4,000 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% | $7,824 | +$3,774 |
| 50% | $8,197 | +$4,147 |
| 75% | $8,569 | +$4,519 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $11,625 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $8,942 | −$2,683 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $5,365 | −$6,260 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $5,365 | −$6,260 | 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 Victor Wembanyama [Refractor Purple] #TCA-VW — FAQ
Is Victor Wembanyama [Refractor Purple] #TCA-VW worth grading?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Refractor Purple] #TCA-VW sells for $8,942 against $4,000 raw: a $4,942 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,451) 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 Victor Wembanyama [Refractor Purple] #TCA-VW worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Refractor Purple] #TCA-VW (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Autograph) sells for about $8,942 versus $4,000 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Victor Wembanyama [Refractor Purple] #TCA-VW?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $11,625, ahead of PSA 10 at $8,942. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Victor Wembanyama [Refractor Purple] #TCA-VW 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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