Is Victor Wembanyama #24 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama #24 brings $4,044 versus $1,951 raw — a $2,093 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,804) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,951
- PSA 10
- $4,044
- PSA 9
- $1,804
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $4,044 | +$2,068 | +$2,043 | +$1,943 |
| PSA 9 | $1,804 | −$172 | −$197 | −$297 |
| PSA 8 | $1,640 | −$336 | −$361 | −$461 |
Net = sale price − $1,951 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% | $2,364 | +$363 |
| 50% | $2,924 | +$923 |
| 75% | $3,484 | +$1,483 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $5,257 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $4,044 | −$1,213 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,426 | −$2,831 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $2,426 | −$2,831 | 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 #24 — FAQ
Is Victor Wembanyama #24 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama #24 brings $4,044 versus $1,951 raw — a $2,093 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,804) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama #24 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama #24 (Basketball Cards 2023 Donruss Optic Slammy) sells for about $4,044 versus $1,951 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Victor Wembanyama #24?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $5,257, ahead of PSA 10 at $4,044. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Victor Wembanyama #24 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 #24 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Victor Wembanyama #24 breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $1,804).
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