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Is the 2006 Panini World Cup Germany Lionel Messi #47 worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-06-22 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$395.24
PSA 9 value
$1,200.00
PSA 10 value
$5,650.00
PSA 10 gem rate
6.8%
Based on the numbers below, this card is potentially worth grading — a PSA 10 nets an estimated $4,346, but the 6.8% gem rate means the 10 is far from guaranteed. Weigh the PSA 9 outcome below.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $395.24 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $31.62 |
| Grading fee (value tier) | $25.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $456.86 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | +$4,345.64 (+951%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | +$563.14 |
Assumptions: $25 grading, $5 shipping, 8% tax on the raw purchase, and keeping 85% of the sale after marketplace fees. Your numbers will differ — run them below.
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