Is Lionel Messi #BA-LEO worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Lionel Messi #BA-LEO sells for $2,589 against $1,185 raw: a $1,404 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,353) 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)
- $1,185
- Grade 9.5
- $2,589
- PSA 9
- $2,353
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $2,589 | +$1,379 | +$1,354 | +$1,254 |
| PSA 9 | $2,353 | +$1,143 | +$1,118 | +$1,018 |
Net = sale price − $1,185 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% | $2,412 | +$1,177 |
| 50% | $2,471 | +$1,236 |
| 75% | $2,530 | +$1,295 |
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 #BA-LEO — FAQ
Is Lionel Messi #BA-LEO worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Lionel Messi #BA-LEO sells for $2,589 against $1,185 raw: a $1,404 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,353) 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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