Is Connor Bedard [Speckled Rainbow] #451 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Connor Bedard [Speckled Rainbow] #451 brings $2,969 versus $2,692 raw — a $277 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($2,699) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2,692
- Grade 9.5
- $2,969
- PSA 9
- $2,699
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $2,969 | +$252 | +$227 | +$127 |
| PSA 9 | $2,699 | −$18.36 | −$43.36 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $2,692 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% | $2,767 | +$24.14 |
| 50% | $2,834 | +$91.64 |
| 75% | $2,902 | +$159 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $2,969 |
| 9 | $2,699 |
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Grading Connor Bedard [Speckled Rainbow] #451 — FAQ
Is Connor Bedard [Speckled Rainbow] #451 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Connor Bedard [Speckled Rainbow] #451 brings $2,969 versus $2,692 raw — a $277 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($2,699) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What gem rate makes grading Connor Bedard [Speckled Rainbow] #451 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Connor Bedard [Speckled Rainbow] #451 breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $2,699).
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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