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Is Lionel Messi [Campio Catalan] #35 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Lionel Messi [Campio Catalan] #35 sells for $7,745 against $5,996 raw: a $1,749 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,041) 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)
- $5,996
- Grade 9.5
- $7,745
- PSA 9
- $7,041
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $7,745 | +$1,724 | +$1,699 | +$1,599 |
| PSA 9 | $7,041 | +$1,020 | +$995 | +$895 |
| PSA 8 | $4,340 | −$1,681 | −$1,706 | −$1,806 |
Net = sale price − $5,996 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% | $7,217 | +$1,171 |
| 50% | $7,393 | +$1,347 |
| 75% | $7,569 | +$1,523 |
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 [Campio Catalan] #35 — FAQ
Is Lionel Messi [Campio Catalan] #35 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Lionel Messi [Campio Catalan] #35 sells for $7,745 against $5,996 raw: a $1,749 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,041) 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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