Is Connor McDavid #S-26 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 18× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid #S-26 sells for $45.78 against $2.61 raw: a $43.17 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.38) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.61
- PSA 10
- $45.78
- PSA 9
- $15.38
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $45.78 | +$18.17 | −$6.83 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $15.38 | −$12.23 | −$37.23 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $8.07 | −$19.54 | −$44.54 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.61 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% | $22.98 | −$29.63 |
| 50% | $30.58 | −$22.03 |
| 75% | $38.18 | −$14.43 |
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 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $45.78 | −$14.22 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$33.00 | 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.
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Grading Connor McDavid #S-26 — FAQ
Is Connor McDavid #S-26 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid #S-26 sells for $45.78 against $2.61 raw: a $43.17 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.38) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Connor McDavid #S-26 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid #S-26 (Hockey Cards 2025 SP Authentic Spectrum FX) sells for about $45.78 versus $2.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Connor McDavid #S-26?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $45.78. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Connor McDavid #S-26 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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