Is Nathan MacKinnon #PM-4 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Nathan MacKinnon #PM-4 sells for $146 against $7.64 raw: a $138 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.11) 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)
- $7.64
- PSA 10
- $146
- PSA 9
- $37.11
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $146 | +$113 | +$87.86 | −$12.14 |
| PSA 9 | $37.11 | +$4.47 | −$20.53 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $14.01 | −$18.63 | −$43.63 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $7.64 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% | $64.21 | +$6.57 |
| 50% | $91.31 | +$33.67 |
| 75% | $118 | +$60.76 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. 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 | $189 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $146 | −$43.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $87.00 | −$102 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $87.00 | −$102 | 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 #PM-4 — FAQ
Is Nathan MacKinnon #PM-4 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nathan MacKinnon #PM-4 sells for $146 against $7.64 raw: a $138 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.11) 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 #PM-4 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nathan MacKinnon #PM-4 (Hockey Cards 2024 Upper Deck Playmakers) sells for about $146 versus $7.64 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nathan MacKinnon #PM-4?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $189, ahead of PSA 10 at $146. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nathan MacKinnon #PM-4 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 #PM-4 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Nathan MacKinnon #PM-4 breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.11).
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