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Is the 2022 Panini Instant Lionel Messi #118 worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-10-21 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$147.49
PSA 9 value
$203.29
PSA 10 value
$624.88
PSA 10 gem rate
70.7%
Based on the numbers below, this card is a strong grading candidate at current prices: a PSA 10 nets an estimated $287 profit and 70.7% of recent submissions gemmed.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $147.49 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $11.80 |
| Grading fee (priority tier) | $80.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $244.29 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | +$286.86 (+117%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | −$71.49 |
Assumptions: $80 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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