Is Connor McDavid #21 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid #21 brings $54.28 versus $22.67 raw — a $31.61 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.12) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $22.67
- PSA 10
- $54.28
- PSA 9
- $19.12
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $54.28 | +$6.61 | −$18.39 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $19.12 | −$28.55 | −$53.55 | −$154 |
| PSA 8 | $10.26 | −$37.41 | −$62.41 | −$162 |
Net = sale price − $22.67 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% | $27.91 | −$44.76 |
| 50% | $36.70 | −$35.97 |
| 75% | $45.49 | −$27.18 |
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 | $78.91 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $54.28 | −$24.63 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$45.91 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15.50 | −$63.41 | 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 | $54.28 | $15.50 | $78.91 | $33.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $40.62 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $19.12 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $10.26 |
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Grading Connor McDavid #21 — FAQ
Is Connor McDavid #21 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid #21 brings $54.28 versus $22.67 raw — a $31.61 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.12) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Connor McDavid #21 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid #21 (Hockey Cards 2014 Itg Chl Draft) sells for about $54.28 versus $22.67 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Connor McDavid #21?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $78.91, ahead of PSA 10 at $54.28. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Connor McDavid #21 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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