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Is Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #SWS-VW worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #SWS-VW brings $5,100 versus $2,000 raw — a $3,100 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,817) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $2,000
- PSA 10
- $5,100
- PSA 9
- $1,817
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $5,100 | +$3,075 | +$3,050 | +$2,950 |
| PSA 9 | $1,817 | −$208 | −$233 | −$333 |
| PSA 8 | $1,047 | −$978 | −$1,003 | −$1,103 |
Net = sale price − $2,000 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% | $2,637 | +$587 |
| 50% | $3,458 | +$1,408 |
| 75% | $4,279 | +$2,229 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $6,630 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $5,100 | −$1,530 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $3,060 | −$3,570 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $3,060 | −$3,570 | 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] #SWS-VW — FAQ
Is Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #SWS-VW worth grading?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #SWS-VW brings $5,100 versus $2,000 raw — a $3,100 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,817) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #SWS-VW worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #SWS-VW (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Sky Write Signature) sells for about $5,100 versus $2,000 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #SWS-VW?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $6,630, ahead of PSA 10 at $5,100. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #SWS-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.
What gem rate makes grading Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #SWS-VW break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #SWS-VW breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $1,817).
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