Is Coleman Wong #II-CWG worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Coleman Wong #II-CWG sells for $161 against $60.02 raw: a $101 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($96.94) 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)
- $60.02
- PSA 10
- $161
- PSA 9
- $96.94
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 | $161 | +$76.36 | +$51.36 | −$48.64 |
| PSA 9 | $96.94 | +$11.92 | −$13.08 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $57.08 | −$27.94 | −$52.94 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $60.02 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% | $113 | +$3.03 |
| 50% | $129 | +$19.14 |
| 75% | $145 | +$35.25 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 20%. 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 | $210 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $161 | −$48.62 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $97.00 | −$113 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $97.00 | −$113 | 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 Coleman Wong #II-CWG — FAQ
Is Coleman Wong #II-CWG worth grading?
A PSA 10 Coleman Wong #II-CWG sells for $161 against $60.02 raw: a $101 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($96.94) 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 Coleman Wong #II-CWG worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Coleman Wong #II-CWG (Tennis Cards 2024 Topps Royalty Imperial Ink) sells for about $161 versus $60.02 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Coleman Wong #II-CWG?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $210, ahead of PSA 10 at $161. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Coleman Wong #II-CWG 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 Coleman Wong #II-CWG break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Coleman Wong #II-CWG breaks even when it gems about 20% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $96.94).
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