Is Victor Wembanyama [Gold Sapphire] #CG-VW worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Gold Sapphire] #CG-VW brings $12,000 versus $10,181 raw — a $1,819 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $10,181
- PSA 10
- $12,000
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $12,000 | +$1,794 | +$1,769 | +$1,669 |
Net = sale price − $10,181 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 | $15,600 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $12,000 | −$3,600 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $7,200 | −$8,400 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $7,200 | −$8,400 | 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 Sapphire] #CG-VW — FAQ
Is Victor Wembanyama [Gold Sapphire] #CG-VW worth grading?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Gold Sapphire] #CG-VW brings $12,000 versus $10,181 raw — a $1,819 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Gold Sapphire] #CG-VW worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Gold Sapphire] #CG-VW (Basketball Cards 2023 Topps Chrome Autograph) sells for about $12,000 versus $10,181 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Victor Wembanyama [Gold Sapphire] #CG-VW?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $15,600, ahead of PSA 10 at $12,000. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Victor Wembanyama [Gold Sapphire] #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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