Is Connor McDavid [Rainbow Orange] #R97 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Connor McDavid [Rainbow Orange] #R97 sells for $2,930 against $1,671 raw: a $1,259 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,664) 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)
- $1,671
- Grade 9.5
- $2,930
- PSA 9
- $2,664
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $2,930 | +$1,234 | +$1,209 | +$1,109 |
| PSA 9 | $2,664 | +$968 | +$943 | +$843 |
Net = sale price − $1,671 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% | $2,730 | +$1,009 |
| 50% | $2,797 | +$1,076 |
| 75% | $2,863 | +$1,142 |
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 | $2,930 |
| 9 | $2,664 |
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Grading Connor McDavid [Rainbow Orange] #R97 — FAQ
Is Connor McDavid [Rainbow Orange] #R97 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Connor McDavid [Rainbow Orange] #R97 sells for $2,930 against $1,671 raw: a $1,259 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,664) 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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