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Is Connor McDavid [Sapphire] #SG16 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Connor McDavid [Sapphire] #SG16 brings $81.66 versus $37.72 raw — a $43.94 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $37.72
- Grade 9.5
- $81.66
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $81.66 | +$18.94 | −$6.06 | −$106 |
Net = sale price − $37.72 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Connor McDavid [Sapphire] #SG16 — FAQ
Is Connor McDavid [Sapphire] #SG16 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Connor McDavid [Sapphire] #SG16 brings $81.66 versus $37.72 raw — a $43.94 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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