Is Lionel Messi [Blue] #GL-5 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 7 Lionel Messi [Blue] #GL-5 brings $54.00 versus $19.59 raw — a $34.41 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.15) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $19.59
- Grade 7
- $54.00
- PSA 9
- $35.15
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 7 | $54.00 | +$9.41 | −$15.59 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $35.15 | −$9.44 | −$34.44 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $19.59 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% | $39.86 | −$29.73 |
| 50% | $44.58 | −$25.01 |
| 75% | $49.29 | −$20.30 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Lionel Messi [Blue] #GL-5 — FAQ
Is Lionel Messi [Blue] #GL-5 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Lionel Messi [Blue] #GL-5 brings $54.00 versus $19.59 raw — a $34.41 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.15) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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