Is Lionel Messi #60 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.8× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Lionel Messi #60 sells for $49.00 against $4.99 raw: a $44.01 spread, 9.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.99
- PSA 10
- $49.00
- PSA 9
- $22.49
- Gem premium
- 9.8×
- 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 | $49.00 | +$19.01 | −$5.99 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $22.49 | −$7.50 | −$32.50 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $13.95 | −$16.04 | −$41.04 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $4.99 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% | $29.12 | −$25.87 |
| 50% | $35.74 | −$19.25 |
| 75% | $42.37 | −$12.62 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $49.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $45.99 | −$3.01 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $29.00 | −$20.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.00 | −$20.00 | 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 Lionel Messi #60 — FAQ
Is Lionel Messi #60 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lionel Messi #60 sells for $49.00 against $4.99 raw: a $44.01 spread, 9.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Lionel Messi #60 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lionel Messi #60 (Soccer Cards 2025 Topps Now) sells for about $49.00 versus $4.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lionel Messi #60?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $49.00, ahead of BGS 10 at $45.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lionel Messi #60 need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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.
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