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Is Victor Wembanyama [Gold] #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Victor Wembanyama [Gold] #3 sells for $1,362 against $25.66 raw: a $1,336 spread, 53× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,238) 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)
- $25.66
- Grade 9.5
- $1,362
- PSA 9
- $1,238
- Gem premium
- 53×
- 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 | $1,362 | +$1,311 | +$1,286 | +$1,186 |
| PSA 9 | $1,238 | +$1,187 | +$1,162 | +$1,062 |
| PSA 8 | $1,125 | +$1,074 | +$1,049 | +$949 |
Net = sale price − $25.66 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% | $1,269 | +$1,193 |
| 50% | $1,300 | +$1,224 |
| 75% | $1,331 | +$1,255 |
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 [Gold] #3 — FAQ
Is Victor Wembanyama [Gold] #3 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Victor Wembanyama [Gold] #3 sells for $1,362 against $25.66 raw: a $1,336 spread, 53× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,238) 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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