Is Victor Wembanyama #7 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama #7 brings $525 versus $349 raw — a $176 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($231) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $349
- PSA 10
- $525
- PSA 9
- $231
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $525 | +$151 | +$126 | +$26.48 |
| PSA 9 | $231 | −$143 | −$168 | −$268 |
| PSA 8 | $210 | −$164 | −$189 | −$289 |
Net = sale price − $349 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% | $305 | −$94.38 |
| 50% | $378 | −$20.76 |
| 75% | $452 | +$52.86 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 57%. 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 | $683 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $525 | −$158 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $315 | −$368 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $156 | −$527 | 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 #7 — FAQ
Is Victor Wembanyama #7 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama #7 brings $525 versus $349 raw — a $176 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($231) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama #7 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama #7 (Basketball Cards 2023 Panini Court Kings Self Expression) sells for about $525 versus $349 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Victor Wembanyama #7?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $683, ahead of PSA 10 at $525. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Victor Wembanyama #7 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 #7 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Victor Wembanyama #7 breaks even when it gems about 57% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $231).
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