Is Connor McDavid #R97 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid #R97 brings $432 versus $144 raw — a $287 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($143) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $144
- PSA 10
- $432
- PSA 9
- $143
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- 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 | $432 | +$262 | +$237 | +$137 |
| PSA 9 | $143 | −$26.79 | −$51.79 | −$152 |
| PSA 8 | $102 | −$67.19 | −$92.19 | −$192 |
Net = sale price − $144 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% | $215 | +$20.43 |
| 50% | $287 | +$92.65 |
| 75% | $359 | +$165 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $561 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $432 | −$130 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $259 | −$302 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $259 | −$302 | 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 #R97 — FAQ
Is Connor McDavid #R97 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid #R97 brings $432 versus $144 raw — a $287 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($143) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Connor McDavid #R97 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid #R97 (Hockey Cards 2015 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Retro) sells for about $432 versus $144 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Connor McDavid #R97?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $561, ahead of PSA 10 at $432. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Connor McDavid #R97 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 McDavid #R97 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Connor McDavid #R97 breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $143).
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