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Is Lionel Messi [Gold Press Proof] #17 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Lionel Messi [Gold Press Proof] #17 sells for $186 against $99.00 raw: a $87.00 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($169) 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)
- $99.00
- Grade 9.5
- $186
- PSA 9
- $169
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $186 | +$62.00 | +$37.00 | −$63.00 |
| PSA 9 | $169 | +$45.00 | +$20.00 | −$80.00 |
| PSA 8 | $154 | +$30.00 | +$5.00 | −$95.00 |
Net = sale price − $99.00 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% | $173 | +$24.25 |
| 50% | $178 | +$28.50 |
| 75% | $182 | +$32.75 |
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 [Gold Press Proof] #17 — FAQ
Is Lionel Messi [Gold Press Proof] #17 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Lionel Messi [Gold Press Proof] #17 sells for $186 against $99.00 raw: a $87.00 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($169) 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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