Is Wang Zhizhi #112 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Wang Zhizhi #112 sells for $74.88 against $1.19 raw: a $73.69 spread, 63× 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)
- $1.19
- PSA 10
- $74.88
- PSA 9
- $50.00
- Gem premium
- 63×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $74.88 | +$48.69 | +$23.69 | −$76.31 |
| PSA 9 | $50.00 | +$23.81 | −$1.19 | −$101 |
| PSA 8 | $7.03 | −$19.16 | −$44.16 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.19 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% | $56.22 | +$5.03 |
| 50% | $62.44 | +$11.25 |
| 75% | $68.66 | +$17.47 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $97.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $74.88 | −$22.12 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $45.00 | −$52.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $45.00 | −$52.00 | 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.
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Grading Wang Zhizhi #112 — FAQ
Is Wang Zhizhi #112 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wang Zhizhi #112 sells for $74.88 against $1.19 raw: a $73.69 spread, 63× 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 Wang Zhizhi #112 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wang Zhizhi #112 (Basketball Cards 2001 Topps Chrome) sells for about $74.88 versus $1.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 63× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wang Zhizhi #112?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $97.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $74.88. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wang Zhizhi #112 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 Wang Zhizhi #112 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Wang Zhizhi #112 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.00).
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