Is Connor McDavid #C270 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid #C270 brings $454 versus $236 raw — a $219 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($227) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $236
- PSA 10
- $454
- PSA 9
- $227
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $454 | +$194 | +$169 | +$68.54 |
| PSA 9 | $227 | −$34.14 | −$59.14 | −$159 |
| PSA 8 | $197 | −$63.89 | −$88.89 | −$189 |
Net = sale price − $236 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% | $284 | −$2.22 |
| 50% | $340 | +$54.70 |
| 75% | $397 | +$112 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 26%. 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 | $488 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $454 | −$33.37 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $273 | −$215 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $273 | −$215 | 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 #C270 — FAQ
Is Connor McDavid #C270 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid #C270 brings $454 versus $236 raw — a $219 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($227) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Connor McDavid #C270 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid #C270 (Hockey Cards 2015 Upper Deck Canvas) sells for about $454 versus $236 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Connor McDavid #C270?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $488, ahead of PSA 10 at $454. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Connor McDavid #C270 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 #C270 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Connor McDavid #C270 breaks even when it gems about 26% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $227).
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