Is Connor McDavid #197 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Connor McDavid #197 sells for $961 against $138 raw: a $823 spread, 7.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($873) 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)
- $138
- Grade 9.5
- $961
- PSA 9
- $873
- Gem premium
- 7.0×
- 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 | $961 | +$798 | +$773 | +$673 |
| PSA 9 | $873 | +$710 | +$685 | +$585 |
| PSA 8 | $130 | −$33.22 | −$58.22 | −$158 |
Net = sale price − $138 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% | $895 | +$707 |
| 50% | $917 | +$729 |
| 75% | $939 | +$751 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Connor McDavid #197 — FAQ
Is Connor McDavid #197 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Connor McDavid #197 sells for $961 against $138 raw: a $823 spread, 7.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($873) 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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