Is Lionel Messi #55 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Lionel Messi #55 sells for $62.28 against $17.49 raw: a $44.79 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.37) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $17.49
- PSA 10
- $62.28
- PSA 9
- $17.37
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $62.28 | +$19.79 | −$5.21 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $17.37 | −$25.12 | −$50.12 | −$150 |
| PSA 8 | $15.13 | −$27.36 | −$52.36 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $17.49 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% | $28.60 | −$38.89 |
| 50% | $39.83 | −$27.66 |
| 75% | $51.05 | −$16.44 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $81.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $62.28 | −$18.72 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $37.00 | −$44.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $37.00 | −$44.00 | 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 #55 — FAQ
Is Lionel Messi #55 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lionel Messi #55 sells for $62.28 against $17.49 raw: a $44.79 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.37) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Lionel Messi #55 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lionel Messi #55 (Soccer Cards 2019 Topps Now UEFA Champions League) sells for about $62.28 versus $17.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lionel Messi #55?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $81.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $62.28. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lionel Messi #55 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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