Is Connor McDavid #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid #1 brings $35.55 versus $1.36 raw — a $34.19 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.36
- PSA 10
- $35.55
- PSA 9
- $17.50
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $35.55 | +$9.19 | −$15.81 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $17.50 | −$8.86 | −$33.86 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $6.21 | −$20.15 | −$45.15 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.36 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% | $22.01 | −$29.35 |
| 50% | $26.52 | −$24.84 |
| 75% | $31.04 | −$20.32 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $46.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $35.55 | −$10.45 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.00 | −$25.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $21.00 | −$25.00 | 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 | $35.55 | $21.00 | $46.00 | $21.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $23.83 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $17.50 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $6.21 |
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Grading Connor McDavid #1 — FAQ
Is Connor McDavid #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid #1 brings $35.55 versus $1.36 raw — a $34.19 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Connor McDavid #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid #1 (Hockey Cards 2025 Upper Deck MVP) sells for about $35.55 versus $1.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Connor McDavid #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $46.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $35.55. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Connor McDavid #1 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.
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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