Is Lionel Messi #EP-10 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lionel Messi #EP-10 sells for $95.87 against $9.99 raw: a $85.88 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.00) 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)
- $9.99
- PSA 10
- $95.87
- PSA 9
- $44.00
- Gem premium
- 9.6×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $95.87 | +$60.88 | +$35.88 | −$64.12 |
| PSA 9 | $44.00 | +$9.01 | −$15.99 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $40.00 | +$5.01 | −$19.99 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $9.99 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% | $56.97 | −$3.02 |
| 50% | $69.94 | +$9.95 |
| 75% | $82.90 | +$22.91 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 31%. 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 | $125 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $95.87 | −$29.13 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $58.00 | −$67.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $58.00 | −$67.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $95.87 | $58.00 | $125 | $58.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $48.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $44.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $40.00 |
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Grading Lionel Messi #EP-10 — FAQ
Is Lionel Messi #EP-10 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lionel Messi #EP-10 sells for $95.87 against $9.99 raw: a $85.88 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.00) 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 Lionel Messi #EP-10 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lionel Messi #EP-10 (Soccer Cards 2024 Topps Superstars MLS Epic Performance) sells for about $95.87 versus $9.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.6× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lionel Messi #EP-10?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $125, ahead of PSA 10 at $95.87. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lionel Messi #EP-10 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 Lionel Messi #EP-10 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lionel Messi #EP-10 breaks even when it gems about 31% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.00).
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