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Is Victor Wembanyama [Gold Refractor] #TA-VW worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.1× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Gold Refractor] #TA-VW sells for $17,000 against $3,353 raw: a $13,648 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3,353
- PSA 10
- $17,000
- Gem premium
- 5.1×
- 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 | $17,000 | +$13,623 | +$13,598 | +$13,498 |
Net = sale price − $3,353 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $22,100 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $17,000 | −$5,100 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10,200 | −$11,900 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $10,200 | −$11,900 | 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 [Gold Refractor] #TA-VW — FAQ
Is Victor Wembanyama [Gold Refractor] #TA-VW worth grading?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Gold Refractor] #TA-VW sells for $17,000 against $3,353 raw: a $13,648 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Gold Refractor] #TA-VW worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Gold Refractor] #TA-VW (Basketball Cards 2023 Topps Chrome 1972 Autograph) sells for about $17,000 versus $3,353 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Victor Wembanyama [Gold Refractor] #TA-VW?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $22,100, ahead of PSA 10 at $17,000. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Victor Wembanyama [Gold Refractor] #TA-VW 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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