Is Wil Robinson #179 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Wil Robinson #179 sells for $285 against $2.34 raw: a $283 spread, 122× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.59) 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)
- $2.34
- PSA 10
- $285
- PSA 9
- $32.59
- Gem premium
- 122×
- 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 | $285 | +$258 | +$233 | +$133 |
| PSA 9 | $32.59 | +$5.25 | −$19.75 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $16.29 | −$11.05 | −$36.05 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $2.34 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% | $95.73 | +$43.39 |
| 50% | $159 | +$107 |
| 75% | $222 | +$170 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $371 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $285 | −$85.86 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $171 | −$200 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $171 | −$200 | 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 Wil Robinson #179 — FAQ
Is Wil Robinson #179 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wil Robinson #179 sells for $285 against $2.34 raw: a $283 spread, 122× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.59) 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 Wil Robinson #179 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wil Robinson #179 (Basketball Cards 1974 Topps) sells for about $285 versus $2.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 122× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wil Robinson #179?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $371, ahead of PSA 10 at $285. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wil Robinson #179 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 Wil Robinson #179 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Wil Robinson #179 breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.59).
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