Is Connor McDavid [Seismic Gold] #M1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid [Seismic Gold] #M1 sells for $30,000 against $4,963 raw: a $25,037 spread, 6.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,735) 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)
- $4,963
- PSA 10
- $30,000
- PSA 9
- $6,735
- Gem premium
- 6.0×
- 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 | $30,000 | +$25,012 | +$24,987 | +$24,887 |
| PSA 9 | $6,735 | +$1,747 | +$1,722 | +$1,622 |
Net = sale price − $4,963 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% | $12,552 | +$7,538 |
| 50% | $18,368 | +$13,355 |
| 75% | $24,184 | +$19,171 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $39,000 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $30,000 | −$9,000 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18,000 | −$21,000 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18,000 | −$21,000 | 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 [Seismic Gold] #M1 — FAQ
Is Connor McDavid [Seismic Gold] #M1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid [Seismic Gold] #M1 sells for $30,000 against $4,963 raw: a $25,037 spread, 6.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,735) 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 McDavid [Seismic Gold] #M1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid [Seismic Gold] #M1 (Hockey Cards 2015 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Marquee Rookies) sells for about $30,000 versus $4,963 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Connor McDavid [Seismic Gold] #M1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $39,000, ahead of PSA 10 at $30,000. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Connor McDavid [Seismic Gold] #M1 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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