Is Lionel Messi #17 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lionel Messi #17 sells for $99.22 against $10.00 raw: a $89.22 spread, 9.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.28) 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)
- $10.00
- PSA 10
- $99.22
- PSA 9
- $40.28
- Gem premium
- 9.9×
- 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 | $99.22 | +$64.22 | +$39.22 | −$60.78 |
| PSA 9 | $40.28 | +$5.28 | −$19.72 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $12.68 | −$22.32 | −$47.32 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $10.00 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% | $55.02 | −$4.98 |
| 50% | $69.75 | +$9.75 |
| 75% | $84.48 | +$24.48 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 33%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $129 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99.22 | −$29.78 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$69.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$69.00 | 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 #17 — FAQ
Is Lionel Messi #17 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lionel Messi #17 sells for $99.22 against $10.00 raw: a $89.22 spread, 9.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.28) 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 #17 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lionel Messi #17 (Soccer Cards 2015 Panini Donruss Pitch Kings) sells for about $99.22 versus $10.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lionel Messi #17?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $129, ahead of PSA 10 at $99.22. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lionel Messi #17 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.
What gem rate makes grading Lionel Messi #17 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lionel Messi #17 breaks even when it gems about 33% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.28).
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