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Is Lionel Messi [Blue & Red Wave Prizm] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Lionel Messi [Blue & Red Wave Prizm] #1 brings $176 versus $140 raw — a $36.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($160) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $140
- Grade 9.5
- $176
- PSA 9
- $160
- 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 | $176 | +$11.00 | −$14.00 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $160 | −$5.00 | −$30.00 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $60.86 | −$104 | −$129 | −$229 |
Net = sale price − $140 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% | $164 | −$26.00 |
| 50% | $168 | −$22.00 |
| 75% | $172 | −$18.00 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Lionel Messi [Blue & Red Wave Prizm] #1 — FAQ
Is Lionel Messi [Blue & Red Wave Prizm] #1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Lionel Messi [Blue & Red Wave Prizm] #1 brings $176 versus $140 raw — a $36.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($160) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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