Is Connor McDavid #MT-8 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid #MT-8 sells for $177 against $33.26 raw: a $143 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.95) 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)
- $33.26
- PSA 10
- $177
- PSA 9
- $59.95
- Gem premium
- 5.3×
- 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 | $177 | +$118 | +$93.49 | −$6.51 |
| PSA 9 | $59.95 | +$1.69 | −$23.31 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $32.46 | −$25.80 | −$50.80 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $33.26 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% | $89.15 | +$5.89 |
| 50% | $118 | +$35.09 |
| 75% | $148 | +$64.29 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 20%. 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 | $230 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $177 | −$53.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $106 | −$124 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $106 | −$124 | 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 #MT-8 — FAQ
Is Connor McDavid #MT-8 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid #MT-8 sells for $177 against $33.26 raw: a $143 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.95) 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 #MT-8 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid #MT-8 (Hockey Cards 2023 SkyBox Metal Universe Martensite) sells for about $177 versus $33.26 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Connor McDavid #MT-8?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $230, ahead of PSA 10 at $177. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Connor McDavid #MT-8 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 #MT-8 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Connor McDavid #MT-8 breaks even when it gems about 20% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $59.95).
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