Is Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #ST-9 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #ST-9 sells for $98.50 against $7.83 raw: a $90.67 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.18) 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)
- $7.83
- PSA 10
- $98.50
- PSA 9
- $36.18
- Gem premium
- 13×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $98.50 | +$65.67 | +$40.67 | −$59.33 |
| PSA 9 | $36.18 | +$3.35 | −$21.65 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $14.70 | −$18.13 | −$43.13 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $7.83 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% | $51.76 | −$6.07 |
| 50% | $67.34 | +$9.51 |
| 75% | $82.92 | +$25.09 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 35%. 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 | $128 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $98.50 | −$29.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.00 | −$69.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $59.00 | −$69.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $98.50 | $59.00 | $128 | $59.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $40.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $36.18 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $14.70 |
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Grading Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #ST-9 — FAQ
Is Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #ST-9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #ST-9 sells for $98.50 against $7.83 raw: a $90.67 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.18) 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] #ST-9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #ST-9 (Basketball Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Show and Tell) sells for about $98.50 versus $7.83 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #ST-9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $128, ahead of PSA 10 at $98.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #ST-9 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 Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #ST-9 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Victor Wembanyama [Refractor] #ST-9 breaks even when it gems about 35% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.18).
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