Is Victor Wembanyama #IS-5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Victor Wembanyama #IS-5 sells for $4,622 against $2,075 raw: a $2,547 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,202) 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)
- $2,075
- Grade 9.5
- $4,622
- PSA 9
- $4,202
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $4,622 | +$2,522 | +$2,497 | +$2,397 |
| PSA 9 | $4,202 | +$2,102 | +$2,077 | +$1,977 |
Net = sale price − $2,075 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% | $4,307 | +$2,182 |
| 50% | $4,412 | +$2,287 |
| 75% | $4,517 | +$2,392 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Victor Wembanyama #IS-5 — FAQ
Is Victor Wembanyama #IS-5 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Victor Wembanyama #IS-5 sells for $4,622 against $2,075 raw: a $2,547 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,202) 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.
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