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Is Connor McMichael [Clear Cut] #234 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Connor McMichael [Clear Cut] #234 sells for $138 against $44.76 raw: a $93.43 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($75.55) 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)
- $44.76
- PSA 10
- $138
- PSA 9
- $75.55
- Gem premium
- 3.1×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $138 | +$68.43 | +$43.43 | −$56.57 |
| PSA 9 | $75.55 | +$5.79 | −$19.21 | −$119 |
Net = sale price − $44.76 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% | $91.21 | −$3.55 |
| 50% | $107 | +$12.11 |
| 75% | $123 | +$27.77 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 31%. 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 | $180 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $138 | −$41.81 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $83.00 | −$97.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $83.00 | −$97.00 | 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 McMichael [Clear Cut] #234 — FAQ
Is Connor McMichael [Clear Cut] #234 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Connor McMichael [Clear Cut] #234 sells for $138 against $44.76 raw: a $93.43 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($75.55) 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 Connor McMichael [Clear Cut] #234 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Connor McMichael [Clear Cut] #234 (Hockey Cards 2020 Upper Deck) sells for about $138 versus $44.76 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.1× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Connor McMichael [Clear Cut] #234?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $180, ahead of PSA 10 at $138. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Connor McMichael [Clear Cut] #234 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 Connor McMichael [Clear Cut] #234 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Connor McMichael [Clear Cut] #234 breaks even when it gems about 31% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $75.55).
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