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Is Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi [Silver] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi [Silver] #1 sells for $202 against $20.32 raw: a $181 spread, 9.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($69.79) 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)
- $20.32
- PSA 10
- $202
- PSA 9
- $69.79
- 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 | $202 | +$156 | +$131 | +$31.43 |
| PSA 9 | $69.79 | +$24.47 | −$0.53 | −$101 |
| PSA 8 | $61.98 | +$16.66 | −$8.34 | −$108 |
Net = sale price − $20.32 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% | $103 | +$32.46 |
| 50% | $136 | +$65.45 |
| 75% | $169 | +$98.44 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $262 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $202 | −$60.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $121 | −$141 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $121 | −$141 | 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 [Silver] #1 — FAQ
Is Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi [Silver] #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi [Silver] #1 sells for $202 against $20.32 raw: a $181 spread, 9.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($69.79) 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 [Silver] #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi [Silver] #1 (Soccer Cards 2022 Panini Prizm World Cup Connections) sells for about $202 versus $20.32 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi [Silver] #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $262, ahead of PSA 10 at $202. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi [Silver] #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 [Silver] #1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi [Silver] #1 breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $69.79).
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