Is Nathan MacKinnon #YGR-49 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Nathan MacKinnon #YGR-49 sells for $110 against $3.24 raw: a $106 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.66) 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)
- $3.24
- PSA 10
- $110
- PSA 9
- $35.66
- Gem premium
- 34×
- 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 | $110 | +$81.44 | +$56.44 | −$43.56 |
| PSA 9 | $35.66 | +$7.42 | −$17.58 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $3.26 | −$24.98 | −$49.98 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $3.24 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% | $54.16 | +$0.92 |
| 50% | $72.67 | +$19.43 |
| 75% | $91.18 | +$37.94 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 | $143 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $110 | −$33.32 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $66.00 | −$77.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $21.99 | −$121 | 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 Nathan MacKinnon #YGR-49 — FAQ
Is Nathan MacKinnon #YGR-49 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nathan MacKinnon #YGR-49 sells for $110 against $3.24 raw: a $106 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.66) 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 Nathan MacKinnon #YGR-49 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nathan MacKinnon #YGR-49 (Hockey Cards 2024 Upper Deck Young Guns Renewed) sells for about $110 versus $3.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 34× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nathan MacKinnon #YGR-49?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $143, ahead of PSA 10 at $110. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nathan MacKinnon #YGR-49 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 Nathan MacKinnon #YGR-49 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Nathan MacKinnon #YGR-49 breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.66).
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