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Is Connor McDavid [Rainbow Gold] #R97 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Connor McDavid [Rainbow Gold] #R97 brings $1,382 versus $1,119 raw — a $262 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,128) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,119
- Grade 9.5
- $1,382
- PSA 9
- $1,128
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $1,382 | +$237 | +$212 | +$112 |
| PSA 9 | $1,128 | −$16.46 | −$41.46 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $1,119 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% | $1,191 | +$21.98 |
| 50% | $1,255 | +$85.42 |
| 75% | $1,318 | +$149 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Connor McDavid [Rainbow Gold] #R97 — FAQ
Is Connor McDavid [Rainbow Gold] #R97 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Connor McDavid [Rainbow Gold] #R97 brings $1,382 versus $1,119 raw — a $262 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,128) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What gem rate makes grading Connor McDavid [Rainbow Gold] #R97 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Connor McDavid [Rainbow Gold] #R97 breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $1,128).
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