Is Connor McDavid #WM-CM worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid #WM-CM brings $78.80 versus $30.19 raw — a $48.61 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($43.04) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $30.19
- PSA 10
- $78.80
- PSA 9
- $43.04
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $78.80 | +$23.61 | −$1.39 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $43.04 | −$12.15 | −$37.15 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $28.45 | −$26.74 | −$51.74 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $30.19 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% | $51.98 | −$28.21 |
| 50% | $60.92 | −$19.27 |
| 75% | $69.86 | −$10.33 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $102 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $78.80 | −$23.20 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $47.00 | −$55.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $47.00 | −$55.00 | 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 #WM-CM — FAQ
Is Connor McDavid #WM-CM worth grading?
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid #WM-CM brings $78.80 versus $30.19 raw — a $48.61 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($43.04) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Connor McDavid #WM-CM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid #WM-CM (Hockey Cards 2021 SPx Winning Materials) sells for about $78.80 versus $30.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Connor McDavid #WM-CM?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $102, ahead of PSA 10 at $78.80. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Connor McDavid #WM-CM 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.
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