Is Nathan MacKinnon #C257 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Nathan MacKinnon #C257 brings $250 versus $131 raw — a $119 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($76.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $131
- PSA 10
- $250
- PSA 9
- $76.00
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $250 | +$94.16 | +$69.16 | −$30.84 |
| PSA 9 | $76.00 | −$79.56 | −$105 | −$205 |
Net = sale price − $131 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% | $119 | −$61.13 |
| 50% | $163 | −$17.70 |
| 75% | $206 | +$25.73 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 60%. 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 | $325 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $250 | −$75.28 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $210 | −$115 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $150 | −$175 | 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 Nathan MacKinnon #C257 — FAQ
Is Nathan MacKinnon #C257 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nathan MacKinnon #C257 brings $250 versus $131 raw — a $119 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($76.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Nathan MacKinnon #C257 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nathan MacKinnon #C257 (Hockey Cards 2013 Upper Deck Canvas) sells for about $250 versus $131 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nathan MacKinnon #C257?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $325, ahead of PSA 10 at $250. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nathan MacKinnon #C257 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 Nathan MacKinnon #C257 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Nathan MacKinnon #C257 breaks even when it gems about 60% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $76.00).
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