Is Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #CG-VW worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #CG-VW sells for $15,912 against $4,328 raw: a $11,584 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,805) 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)
- $4,328
- PSA 10
- $15,912
- PSA 9
- $7,805
- Gem premium
- 3.7×
- 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 | $15,912 | +$11,559 | +$11,534 | +$11,434 |
| PSA 9 | $7,805 | +$3,452 | +$3,427 | +$3,327 |
| PSA 8 | $4,104 | −$249 | −$274 | −$374 |
Net = sale price − $4,328 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% | $9,832 | +$5,454 |
| 50% | $11,858 | +$7,481 |
| 75% | $13,885 | +$9,507 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $20,685 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $15,912 | −$4,773 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $9,547 | −$11,138 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $9,547 | −$11,138 | 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 [Refractor] #CG-VW — FAQ
Is Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #CG-VW worth grading?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #CG-VW sells for $15,912 against $4,328 raw: a $11,584 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,805) 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 [Refractor] #CG-VW worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #CG-VW (Basketball Cards 2023 Topps Chrome Autograph) sells for about $15,912 versus $4,328 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #CG-VW?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $20,685, ahead of PSA 10 at $15,912. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #CG-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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