Is Victor Wembanyama #VW-1 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.2× premium in Grade 9.5
A Grade 9.5 Victor Wembanyama #VW-1 sells for $85.00 against $26.37 raw: a $58.63 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $26.37
- Grade 9.5
- $85.00
- Gem premium
- 3.2×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $85.00 | +$33.63 | +$8.63 | −$91.37 |
Net = sale price − $26.37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | best | 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 #VW-1 — FAQ
Is Victor Wembanyama #VW-1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Victor Wembanyama #VW-1 sells for $85.00 against $26.37 raw: a $58.63 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
What centering does Victor Wembanyama #VW-1 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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