Is Connor McDavid #15 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Connor McDavid #15 brings $1,086 versus $1,016 raw — a $70.18 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($987) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,016
- Grade 9.5
- $1,086
- PSA 9
- $987
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $1,086 | +$45.18 | +$20.18 | −$79.82 |
| PSA 9 | $987 | −$53.82 | −$78.82 | −$179 |
Net = sale price − $1,016 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% | $1,012 | −$54.07 |
| 50% | $1,037 | −$29.32 |
| 75% | $1,061 | −$4.57 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 80%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Connor McDavid #15 — FAQ
Is Connor McDavid #15 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Connor McDavid #15 brings $1,086 versus $1,016 raw — a $70.18 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($987) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
What gem rate makes grading Connor McDavid #15 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Connor McDavid #15 breaks even when it gems about 80% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $987).
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