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Is Victor Wembanyama [Refractor Gold] #TCA-VW worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Refractor Gold] #TCA-VW sells for $71,503 against $12,100 raw: a $59,403 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33,000) 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)
- $12,100
- PSA 10
- $71,503
- PSA 9
- $33,000
- Gem premium
- 5.9×
- 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 | $71,503 | +$59,378 | +$59,353 | +$59,253 |
| PSA 9 | $33,000 | +$20,875 | +$20,850 | +$20,750 |
| PSA 8 | $15,005 | +$2,880 | +$2,855 | +$2,755 |
Net = sale price − $12,100 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% | $42,626 | +$30,476 |
| 50% | $52,252 | +$40,102 |
| 75% | $61,877 | +$49,727 |
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 | $92,954 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $71,503 | −$21,451 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $42,902 | −$50,052 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $42,902 | −$50,052 | 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 Gold] #TCA-VW — FAQ
Is Victor Wembanyama [Refractor Gold] #TCA-VW worth grading?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Refractor Gold] #TCA-VW sells for $71,503 against $12,100 raw: a $59,403 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33,000) 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 Gold] #TCA-VW worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Refractor Gold] #TCA-VW (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Autograph) sells for about $71,503 versus $12,100 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Victor Wembanyama [Refractor Gold] #TCA-VW?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $92,954, ahead of PSA 10 at $71,503. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Victor Wembanyama [Refractor Gold] #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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