Is Cason Wallace #SS-WAL worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Cason Wallace #SS-WAL sells for $57.13 against $8.70 raw: a $48.43 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.71) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.70
- PSA 10
- $57.13
- PSA 9
- $21.71
- Gem premium
- 6.6×
- 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 | $57.13 | +$23.43 | −$1.57 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $21.71 | −$11.99 | −$36.99 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | −$13.70 | −$38.70 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $8.70 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% | $30.56 | −$28.14 |
| 50% | $39.42 | −$19.28 |
| 75% | $48.28 | −$10.42 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $74.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $57.13 | −$16.87 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.00 | −$40.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $34.00 | −$40.00 | 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 Cason Wallace #SS-WAL — FAQ
Is Cason Wallace #SS-WAL worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cason Wallace #SS-WAL sells for $57.13 against $8.70 raw: a $48.43 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.71) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Cason Wallace #SS-WAL worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cason Wallace #SS-WAL (Basketball Cards 2023 Donruss Optic Signature Series) sells for about $57.13 versus $8.70 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cason Wallace #SS-WAL?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $74.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $57.13. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cason Wallace #SS-WAL 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.
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