Is Wilt Chamberlain #146 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Wilt Chamberlain #146 sells for $71.84 against $13.54 raw: a $58.30 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.00) 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)
- $13.54
- PSA 10
- $71.84
- PSA 9
- $50.00
- Gem premium
- 5.3×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $71.84 | +$33.30 | +$8.30 | −$91.70 |
| PSA 9 | $50.00 | +$11.46 | −$13.54 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $34.99 | −$3.55 | −$28.55 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $13.54 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% | $55.46 | −$8.08 |
| 50% | $60.92 | −$2.62 |
| 75% | $66.38 | +$2.84 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 62%. 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 | $93.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $71.84 | −$21.16 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $43.00 | −$50.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $43.00 | −$50.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $71.84 | $43.00 | $93.00 | $43.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $70.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $50.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $34.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $29.45 |
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Grading Wilt Chamberlain #146 — FAQ
Is Wilt Chamberlain #146 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wilt Chamberlain #146 sells for $71.84 against $13.54 raw: a $58.30 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.00) 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 Wilt Chamberlain #146 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wilt Chamberlain #146 (Basketball Cards 2004 Finest) sells for about $71.84 versus $13.54 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.3× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wilt Chamberlain #146?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $93.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $71.84. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wilt Chamberlain #146 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 Wilt Chamberlain #146 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Wilt Chamberlain #146 breaks even when it gems about 62% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.00).
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