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Is Lionel Messi [Gold] #10 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Lionel Messi [Gold] #10 sells for $3,355 against $238 raw: a $3,117 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,050) 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)
- $238
- Grade 9.5
- $3,355
- PSA 9
- $3,050
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $3,355 | +$3,092 | +$3,067 | +$2,967 |
| PSA 9 | $3,050 | +$2,787 | +$2,762 | +$2,662 |
| PSA 8 | $1,273 | +$1,010 | +$985 | +$885 |
Net = sale price − $238 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% | $3,126 | +$2,838 |
| 50% | $3,203 | +$2,915 |
| 75% | $3,279 | +$2,991 |
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] #10 — FAQ
Is Lionel Messi [Gold] #10 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Lionel Messi [Gold] #10 sells for $3,355 against $238 raw: a $3,117 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,050) 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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