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Is Victor Wembanyama [Relics Black] #472D worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Relics Black] #472D brings $1,463 versus $800 raw — a $663 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($726) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $800
- PSA 10
- $1,463
- PSA 9
- $726
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $1,463 | +$638 | +$613 | +$513 |
| PSA 9 | $726 | −$98.51 | −$124 | −$224 |
| PSA 8 | $725 | −$100 | −$125 | −$225 |
Net = sale price − $800 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% | $911 | +$60.56 |
| 50% | $1,095 | +$245 |
| 75% | $1,279 | +$429 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. 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 | $1,902 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,463 | −$439 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $878 | −$1,024 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $878 | −$1,024 | 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 [Relics Black] #472D — FAQ
Is Victor Wembanyama [Relics Black] #472D worth grading?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Relics Black] #472D brings $1,463 versus $800 raw — a $663 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($726) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Relics Black] #472D worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Relics Black] #472D (Baseball Cards 2023 Topps Now) sells for about $1,463 versus $800 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Victor Wembanyama [Relics Black] #472D?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,902, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,463. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Victor Wembanyama [Relics Black] #472D 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 [Relics Black] #472D break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Victor Wembanyama [Relics Black] #472D breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $726).
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