Is Connor McDavid #R36 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid #R36 sells for $164 against $58.33 raw: a $105 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($90.18) 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)
- $58.33
- PSA 10
- $164
- PSA 9
- $90.18
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $164 | +$80.31 | +$55.31 | −$44.69 |
| PSA 9 | $90.18 | +$6.85 | −$18.15 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $61.70 | −$21.63 | −$46.63 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $58.33 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% | $109 | +$0.22 |
| 50% | $127 | +$18.58 |
| 75% | $145 | +$36.94 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 | $6,258 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $164 | −$6,094 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $98.00 | −$6,160 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $98.00 | −$6,160 | 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 | $164 | $98.00 | $6,258 | $98.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $153 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $90.18 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $61.70 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $39.87 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Connor McDavid #R36 — FAQ
Is Connor McDavid #R36 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid #R36 sells for $164 against $58.33 raw: a $105 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($90.18) 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 #R36 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid #R36 (Hockey Cards 2015 SP Authentic '95-'96 SP Retro) sells for about $164 versus $58.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Connor McDavid #R36?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $6,258, ahead of PSA 10 at $164. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Connor McDavid #R36 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 #R36 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Connor McDavid #R36 breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $90.18).
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