Is Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi #1 sells for $109 against $11.57 raw: a $97.18 spread, 9.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.52) 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)
- $11.57
- PSA 10
- $109
- PSA 9
- $48.52
- Gem premium
- 9.4×
- 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 | $109 | +$72.18 | +$47.18 | −$52.82 |
| PSA 9 | $48.52 | +$11.95 | −$13.05 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $12.60 | −$23.97 | −$48.97 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $11.57 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% | $63.58 | +$2.01 |
| 50% | $78.64 | +$17.06 |
| 75% | $93.69 | +$32.12 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $141 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $109 | −$32.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $90.00 | −$51.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $65.00 | −$76.00 | 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 Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi #1 — FAQ
Is Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi #1 sells for $109 against $11.57 raw: a $97.18 spread, 9.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.52) 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 Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi #1 (Soccer Cards 2022 Panini Prizm World Cup Connections) sells for about $109 versus $11.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $141, ahead of PSA 10 at $109. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi #1 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 Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi #1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi #1 breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.52).
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