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Is Connor McDavid [Orange] #DZ-10 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 10× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid [Orange] #DZ-10 sells for $49.99 against $4.82 raw: a $45.17 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.66) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.82
- PSA 10
- $49.99
- PSA 9
- $16.66
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $49.99 | +$20.17 | −$4.83 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $16.66 | −$13.16 | −$38.16 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $9.09 | −$20.73 | −$45.73 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $4.82 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% | $24.99 | −$29.83 |
| 50% | $33.33 | −$21.49 |
| 75% | $41.66 | −$13.16 |
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 | $65.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $49.99 | −$15.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 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 [Orange] #DZ-10 — FAQ
Is Connor McDavid [Orange] #DZ-10 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid [Orange] #DZ-10 sells for $49.99 against $4.82 raw: a $45.17 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.66) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Connor McDavid [Orange] #DZ-10 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid [Orange] #DZ-10 (Hockey Cards 2024 Upper Deck Dazzlers) sells for about $49.99 versus $4.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Connor McDavid [Orange] #DZ-10?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $65.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $49.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Connor McDavid [Orange] #DZ-10 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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