Is Lionel Messi worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.0× premium in SGC 10
A SGC 10 Lionel Messi sells for $100 against $19.99 raw: a $80.01 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $19.99
- SGC 10
- $100
- Gem premium
- 5.0×
- As of
- Jul 11, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — SGC 10 | $100 | +$55.01 | +$30.01 | −$69.99 |
Net = sale price − $19.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $100 | best | 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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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | SGC |
|---|---|
| 10 | $100 |
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Grading Lionel Messi — FAQ
Is Lionel Messi worth grading?
A SGC 10 Lionel Messi sells for $100 against $19.99 raw: a $80.01 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
What centering does Lionel Messi need for a SGC 10?
SGC 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.
Is your soccer card centered well enough to grade?
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