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Is the 2015 SP Authentic Connor McDavid #226 Autograph worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-06-22 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$5,058.00
PSA 9 value
$6,292.41
PSA 10 value
$14,616.84
PSA 10 gem rate
34.3%
Based on the numbers below, this card is potentially worth grading — a PSA 10 nets an estimated $6,932, but the 34.3% gem rate means the 10 is far from guaranteed. Weigh the PSA 9 outcome below.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $5,058.00 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $404.64 |
| Grading fee (value tier) | $25.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $5,492.64 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | +$6,931.67 (+126%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | −$144.09 |
Assumptions: $25 grading, $5 shipping, 8% tax on the raw purchase, and keeping 85% of the sale after marketplace fees. Your numbers will differ — run them below.
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