Is Victor Wembanyama [Refractor Blue] #LD-2 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Refractor Blue] #LD-2 sells for $239 against $49.50 raw: a $190 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($78.50) 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)
- $49.50
- PSA 10
- $239
- PSA 9
- $78.50
- Gem premium
- 4.8×
- 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 | $239 | +$165 | +$140 | +$39.70 |
| PSA 9 | $78.50 | +$4.00 | −$21.00 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $48.99 | −$25.51 | −$50.51 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $49.50 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% | $119 | +$19.17 |
| 50% | $159 | +$59.35 |
| 75% | $199 | +$99.52 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $311 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $239 | −$71.80 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $144 | −$167 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $144 | −$167 | 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 Blue] #LD-2 — FAQ
Is Victor Wembanyama [Refractor Blue] #LD-2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Refractor Blue] #LD-2 sells for $239 against $49.50 raw: a $190 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($78.50) 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 Blue] #LD-2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Refractor Blue] #LD-2 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Loading) sells for about $239 versus $49.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Victor Wembanyama [Refractor Blue] #LD-2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $311, ahead of PSA 10 at $239. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Victor Wembanyama [Refractor Blue] #LD-2 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 Blue] #LD-2 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Victor Wembanyama [Refractor Blue] #LD-2 breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $78.50).
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