Is Victor Wembanyama #225 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama #225 sells for $185 against $16.08 raw: a $169 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.82) 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)
- $16.08
- PSA 10
- $185
- PSA 9
- $42.82
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $185 | +$144 | +$119 | +$18.92 |
| PSA 9 | $42.82 | +$1.74 | −$23.26 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $24.50 | −$16.58 | −$41.58 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $16.08 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% | $78.37 | +$12.29 |
| 50% | $114 | +$47.83 |
| 75% | $149 | +$83.38 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $241 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $185 | −$56.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $85.00 | −$156 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $78.00 | −$163 | 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 #225 — FAQ
Is Victor Wembanyama #225 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama #225 sells for $185 against $16.08 raw: a $169 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.82) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama #225 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama #225 (Basketball Cards 2023 Panini Donruss Optic) sells for about $185 versus $16.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Victor Wembanyama #225?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $241, ahead of PSA 10 at $185. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Victor Wembanyama #225 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 #225 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Victor Wembanyama #225 breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $42.82).
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