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Is Nathan MacKinnon [Acetate] #238 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Nathan MacKinnon [Acetate] #238 sells for $2,574 against $1,344 raw: a $1,230 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,340) 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)
- $1,344
- Grade 9.5
- $2,574
- PSA 9
- $2,340
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $2,574 | +$1,205 | +$1,180 | +$1,080 |
| PSA 9 | $2,340 | +$971 | +$946 | +$846 |
| PSA 8 | $296 | −$1,074 | −$1,099 | −$1,199 |
Net = sale price − $1,344 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% | $2,399 | +$1,004 |
| 50% | $2,457 | +$1,063 |
| 75% | $2,516 | +$1,121 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $2,574 |
| 9 | $2,340 |
| 8 | $296 |
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Grading Nathan MacKinnon [Acetate] #238 — FAQ
Is Nathan MacKinnon [Acetate] #238 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Nathan MacKinnon [Acetate] #238 sells for $2,574 against $1,344 raw: a $1,230 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,340) 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.
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