Is Connor McDavid #PC-25 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid #PC-25 sells for $48.18 against $5.03 raw: a $43.15 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.17) 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)
- $5.03
- PSA 10
- $48.18
- PSA 9
- $17.17
- Gem premium
- 9.6×
- 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 | $48.18 | +$18.15 | −$6.85 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $17.17 | −$12.86 | −$37.86 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $9.33 | −$20.70 | −$45.70 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $5.03 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% | $24.92 | −$30.11 |
| 50% | $32.67 | −$22.36 |
| 75% | $40.43 | −$14.60 |
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 | $63.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $48.18 | −$14.82 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.00 | −$34.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.00 | −$34.00 | 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 #PC-25 — FAQ
Is Connor McDavid #PC-25 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid #PC-25 sells for $48.18 against $5.03 raw: a $43.15 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.17) 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 #PC-25 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Connor McDavid #PC-25 (Hockey Cards 2024 Upper Deck Population Count) sells for about $48.18 versus $5.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Connor McDavid #PC-25?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $63.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $48.18. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Connor McDavid #PC-25 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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