Is Victor Wembanyama #18 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama #18 sells for $119 against $8.50 raw: a $111 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.89) 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)
- $8.50
- PSA 10
- $119
- PSA 9
- $39.89
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $119 | +$85.59 | +$60.59 | −$39.41 |
| PSA 9 | $39.89 | +$6.39 | −$18.61 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $13.61 | −$19.89 | −$44.89 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $8.50 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% | $59.69 | +$1.19 |
| 50% | $79.49 | +$20.99 |
| 75% | $99.29 | +$40.79 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 23%. 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 | $155 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $119 | −$35.91 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $57.83 | −$97.17 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.59 | −$131 | 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 #18 — FAQ
Is Victor Wembanyama #18 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama #18 sells for $119 against $8.50 raw: a $111 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.89) 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 #18 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama #18 (Basketball Cards 2023 Panini Mosaic Elevate) sells for about $119 versus $8.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Victor Wembanyama #18?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $155, ahead of PSA 10 at $119. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Victor Wembanyama #18 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 #18 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Victor Wembanyama #18 breaks even when it gems about 23% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.89).
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