Is Lionel Messi #S-LM worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lionel Messi #S-LM sells for $12,810 against $1,414 raw: a $11,396 spread, 9.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($5,100) 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)
- $1,414
- PSA 10
- $12,810
- PSA 9
- $5,100
- Gem premium
- 9.1×
- 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 | $12,810 | +$11,371 | +$11,346 | +$11,246 |
| PSA 9 | $5,100 | +$3,661 | +$3,636 | +$3,536 |
| PSA 8 | $4,500 | +$3,061 | +$3,036 | +$2,936 |
Net = sale price − $1,414 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% | $7,028 | +$5,563 |
| 50% | $8,955 | +$7,491 |
| 75% | $10,883 | +$9,418 |
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 | $16,653 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $12,810 | −$3,843 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $7,686 | −$8,967 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $5,124 | −$11,529 | 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 #S-LM — FAQ
Is Lionel Messi #S-LM worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lionel Messi #S-LM sells for $12,810 against $1,414 raw: a $11,396 spread, 9.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($5,100) 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 #S-LM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lionel Messi #S-LM (Soccer Cards 2018 Panini Prizm World Cup Signatures) sells for about $12,810 versus $1,414 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.1× premium as of Nov 1, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lionel Messi #S-LM?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $16,653, ahead of PSA 10 at $12,810. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lionel Messi #S-LM 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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