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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 itemAmount
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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