Is Lionel Messi #NL-2 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lionel Messi #NL-2 sells for $11,285 against $1,555 raw: a $9,730 spread, 7.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,888) 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)
- $1,555
- PSA 10
- $11,285
- PSA 9
- $4,888
- Gem premium
- 7.3×
- As of
- Nov 1, 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 | $11,285 | +$9,705 | +$9,680 | +$9,580 |
| PSA 9 | $4,888 | +$3,308 | +$3,283 | +$3,183 |
| PSA 8 | $4,500 | +$2,920 | +$2,895 | +$2,795 |
Net = sale price − $1,555 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% | $6,487 | +$4,882 |
| 50% | $8,087 | +$6,482 |
| 75% | $9,686 | +$8,081 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $14,671 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $11,285 | −$3,386 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $6,771 | −$7,900 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $4,514 | −$10,157 | 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 #NL-2 — FAQ
Is Lionel Messi #NL-2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lionel Messi #NL-2 sells for $11,285 against $1,555 raw: a $9,730 spread, 7.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,888) 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 Lionel Messi #NL-2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lionel Messi #NL-2 (Soccer Cards 2018 Panini Prizm World Cup National Landmarks) sells for about $11,285 versus $1,555 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.3× premium as of Nov 1, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lionel Messi #NL-2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $14,671, ahead of PSA 10 at $11,285. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lionel Messi #NL-2 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.
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