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Is Lionel Messi [Orange Refractor] #64T-5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lionel Messi [Orange Refractor] #64T-5 sells for $69.51 against $12.13 raw: a $57.38 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.00) 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)
- $12.13
- PSA 10
- $69.51
- PSA 9
- $42.00
- Gem premium
- 5.7×
- 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 | $69.51 | +$32.38 | +$7.38 | −$92.62 |
| PSA 9 | $42.00 | +$4.87 | −$20.13 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $14.81 | −$22.32 | −$47.32 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $12.13 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% | $48.88 | −$13.25 |
| 50% | $55.76 | −$6.38 |
| 75% | $62.63 | +$0.50 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 73%. 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 | $90.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $69.51 | −$20.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $42.00 | −$48.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $42.00 | −$48.00 | 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 Lionel Messi [Orange Refractor] #64T-5 — FAQ
Is Lionel Messi [Orange Refractor] #64T-5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lionel Messi [Orange Refractor] #64T-5 sells for $69.51 against $12.13 raw: a $57.38 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.00) 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 [Orange Refractor] #64T-5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lionel Messi [Orange Refractor] #64T-5 (Soccer Cards 2024 Topps Chrome MLS 1964 Football) sells for about $69.51 versus $12.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lionel Messi [Orange Refractor] #64T-5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $90.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $69.51. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lionel Messi [Orange Refractor] #64T-5 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 [Orange Refractor] #64T-5 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lionel Messi [Orange Refractor] #64T-5 breaks even when it gems about 73% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $42.00).
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