Is Franz Wagner #HA-FWG worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Franz Wagner #HA-FWG brings $143 versus $49.99 raw — a $92.69 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($60.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $49.99
- PSA 10
- $143
- PSA 9
- $60.00
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $143 | +$67.69 | +$42.69 | −$57.31 |
| PSA 9 | $60.00 | −$14.99 | −$39.99 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $54.63 | −$20.36 | −$45.36 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $49.99 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% | $80.67 | −$19.32 |
| 50% | $101 | +$1.35 |
| 75% | $122 | +$22.02 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 48%. 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 | $185 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $143 | −$42.32 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $100 | −$85.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $86.00 | −$99.00 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Franz Wagner #HA-FWG — FAQ
Is Franz Wagner #HA-FWG worth grading?
A PSA 10 Franz Wagner #HA-FWG brings $143 versus $49.99 raw — a $92.69 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($60.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Franz Wagner #HA-FWG worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Franz Wagner #HA-FWG (Basketball Cards 2021 Panini Court Kings Heir Apparent Autographs) sells for about $143 versus $49.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Franz Wagner #HA-FWG?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $185, ahead of PSA 10 at $143. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Franz Wagner #HA-FWG 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 Franz Wagner #HA-FWG break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Franz Wagner #HA-FWG breaks even when it gems about 48% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $60.00).
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