Is Lionel Messi #70 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Lionel Messi #70 sells for $141 against $14.65 raw: a $126 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($128) 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)
- $14.65
- Grade 9.5
- $141
- PSA 9
- $128
- Gem premium
- 9.6×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $141 | +$101 | +$76.35 | −$23.65 |
| PSA 9 | $128 | +$88.62 | +$63.62 | −$36.38 |
| PSA 8 | $52.82 | +$13.17 | −$11.83 | −$112 |
Net = sale price − $14.65 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% | $131 | +$66.80 |
| 50% | $135 | +$69.98 |
| 75% | $138 | +$73.17 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Lionel Messi #70 — FAQ
Is Lionel Messi #70 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Lionel Messi #70 sells for $141 against $14.65 raw: a $126 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($128) 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.
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