Is Lionel Messi [Red Prizm] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Lionel Messi [Red Prizm] #1 sells for $371 against $90.50 raw: a $281 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($337) 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)
- $90.50
- Grade 9.5
- $371
- PSA 9
- $337
- Gem premium
- 4.1×
- 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 | $371 | +$256 | +$231 | +$131 |
| PSA 9 | $337 | +$222 | +$197 | +$96.67 |
| PSA 8 | $107 | −$8.71 | −$33.71 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $90.50 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% | $346 | +$205 |
| 50% | $354 | +$214 |
| 75% | $363 | +$222 |
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 [Red Prizm] #1 — FAQ
Is Lionel Messi [Red Prizm] #1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Lionel Messi [Red Prizm] #1 sells for $371 against $90.50 raw: a $281 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($337) 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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