Is Victor Wembanyama [Purple Cracked Ice Prizm] #9 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Victor Wembanyama [Purple Cracked Ice Prizm] #9 sells for $565 against $223 raw: a $343 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($514) 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)
- $223
- Grade 9.5
- $565
- PSA 9
- $514
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $565 | +$318 | +$293 | +$193 |
| PSA 9 | $514 | +$267 | +$242 | +$142 |
| PSA 8 | $250 | +$2.50 | −$22.50 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $223 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% | $527 | +$254 |
| 50% | $540 | +$267 |
| 75% | $552 | +$280 |
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 [Purple Cracked Ice Prizm] #9 — FAQ
Is Victor Wembanyama [Purple Cracked Ice Prizm] #9 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Victor Wembanyama [Purple Cracked Ice Prizm] #9 sells for $565 against $223 raw: a $343 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($514) 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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