Lionel Messi
Panini Sports Mega Cracks · 71
Lionel Messi 71 (Mega Cracks #71, PSA 10): last verified sale $960,000 on Sep 26, 2025 (Fanatics Collect). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/soccer/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-lionel-messi-71-bis/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Lionel Messi 71 (Mega Cracks #71, PSA 9): last verified sale $87,000 on Jun 19, 2026 (Fanatics Collect). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/soccer/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-lionel-messi-71-bis/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Lionel Messi 71 (Mega Cracks #71, PSA 8): $31,650 market price, median of 5 verified sales between Jul 17, 2026 and Aug 28, 2026 (range $28,200–$40,000). Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/soccer/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-lionel-messi-71-bis/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Lionel Messi 71 (Mega Cracks #71, PSA 7): $17,200 market price, median of 5 verified sales between Aug 1, 2026 and Sep 2, 2026 (range $16,750–$18,250). Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/soccer/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-lionel-messi-71-bis/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Lionel Messi 71 (Mega Cracks #71, PSA 6.5): last verified sale $12,000 on Aug 29, 2025 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/soccer/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-lionel-messi-71-bis/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Lionel Messi 71 (Mega Cracks #71, PSA 6): last verified sale $11,900 on Sep 16, 2025 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/soccer/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-lionel-messi-71-bis/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Lionel Messi 71 (Mega Cracks #71, PSA 6 (MK)): last verified sale $9,500 on Sep 9, 2025 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/soccer/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-lionel-messi-71-bis/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Lionel Messi 71 (Mega Cracks #71, PSA 5.5): last verified sale $2,653 on Feb 12, 2025 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/soccer/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-lionel-messi-71-bis/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Lionel Messi 71 (Mega Cracks #71, PSA 5): last verified sale $3,131 on Jun 26, 2025 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/soccer/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-lionel-messi-71-bis/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Lionel Messi 71 (Mega Cracks #71, PSA 4): last verified sale $2,500 on Jun 22, 2025 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/soccer/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-lionel-messi-71-bis/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Lionel Messi 71 (Mega Cracks #71, PSA 3): last verified sale $4,550 on Oct 31, 2025 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/soccer/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-lionel-messi-71-bis/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Lionel Messi 71 (Mega Cracks #71, PSA 2): last verified sale $2,070 on Jan 9, 2022 (Goldin Auctions). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/soccer/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-lionel-messi-71-bis/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Lionel Messi 71 (Mega Cracks #71, PSA 1.5): last verified sale $1,102 on Feb 2, 2023 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/soccer/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-lionel-messi-71-bis/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Lionel Messi 71 (Mega Cracks #71, PSA 1): last verified sale $1,584 on Nov 19, 2022 (Goldin Auctions). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/soccer/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-lionel-messi-71-bis/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Lionel Messi 71 (Mega Cracks #71, PSA Auth): last verified sale $13,103 on May 18, 2025 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/soccer/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-lionel-messi-71-bis/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Lionel Messi 71 (Mega Cracks #71, BGS 9): last verified sale $28,000 on Aug 28, 2026 (Fanatics Collect). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/soccer/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-lionel-messi-71-bis/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Lionel Messi 71 (Barca Campeon Messi issues, PSA 10): last verified sale $5,100 on Oct 20, 2024 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/soccer/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-lionel-messi-71-bis/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Lionel Messi 71 (Barca Campeon Messi issues, PSA 9): last verified sale $4,200 on Oct 8, 2025 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/soccer/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-lionel-messi-71-bis/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Lionel Messi 71 (Barca Campeon Messi issues, PSA 8): last verified sale $2,727 on Nov 4, 2025 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/soccer/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-lionel-messi-71-bis/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Lionel Messi 71 (Barca Campeon Messi issues, PSA 7): last verified sale $1,283 on Jan 26, 2026 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/soccer/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-lionel-messi-71-bis/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Lionel Messi 71 (Barca Campeon Messi issues, PSA 6): last verified sale $328.00 on Mar 16, 2025 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/soccer/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-lionel-messi-71-bis/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Lionel Messi 71 (Barca Campeon Messi issues, PSA Auth): last verified sale $3,739 on Jan 19, 2025 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/soccer/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-lionel-messi-71-bis/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Values as of Sep 27, 2026 in USD. Market price = median of at least 5 qualifying sales of this exact version and grade in the last 90 days. Methodology
Key facts
- CardVolume lists 57 verified sales of the 2004 Panini Sports Mega Cracks Lionel Messi #71 as of September 27, 2026.
- The Mega Cracks #71 PSA 8 market price is $31,650, the median of 5 verified sales between July 17, 2026 and August 28, 2026.
- The Mega Cracks #71 PSA 7 market price is $17,200, the median of 5 verified sales between August 1, 2026 and September 2, 2026.
- The highest verified sale on record is $960,000 for a Mega Cracks #71 PSA 10 on September 26, 2025 at Fanatics Collect.
- The graded market value of tracked grades (market price × graded population) is $7,007,550.
Updated · Only verified or cross-checked sales count · How we verify · Data: Markdown, JSON
Sales history
| Date | Version | Grade | Price | Venue | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 9 · cert 69159683 | $78,000 | Fanatics Collect auction | Excluded | Open |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 7 · cert 7101977238 | $17,225 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction PSA similar-item sale. | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 7 · cert 127081407 | $16,750 | Fanatics Collect best offer | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Mega Cracks #71 | BGS 9 | $28,000 hammer, excl. premium | Fanatics Collect fixed | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 8 · cert 98838261 | $28,200 | Fanatics Collect auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 9 · cert 927164946 | $78,000 hammer, excl. premium | Fanatics Collect auction PSA similar-item sale; buyer premium not stated. | Excluded | Open |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 7 · cert 150744844 | $18,250 | Fanatics Collect best offer | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 9 · cert 926359509 | $73,200 hammer, excl. premium | Heritage Auctions auction PSA similar-item sale; buyer premium not stated. | Excluded | Open |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 8 · cert 162982921 | $30,500 hammer, excl. premium | Goldin Auctions auction PSA similar-item sale; buyer premium not stated. | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 7 · cert 57376010 | $16,999 | eBay fixed | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 8 · cert 120369921 | $31,650 | eBay auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 7 · cert 27090072 | $17,200 | Fanatics Collect best offer | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 10 · cert 27460749 | $525.00 | eBay best offer | Excluded | Open |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 8 · cert 100598165 | $40,000 | eBay best offer | Cross-checked | Open |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Mega Cracks #71 | BGS 9 | $29,400 hammer, excl. premium | Fanatics Collect fixed | Cross-checked | Open |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 9 · cert 65186758 | $84,000 | Fanatics Collect auction | Excluded | Open |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 8 · cert 120369921 | $36,321 | eBay auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Jun 19, 2026 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 9 · cert 48924867 | $87,000 | Fanatics Collect auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| May 7, 2026 | Mega Cracks #71 | BGS 9 | $25,875 hammer, excl. premium | Fanatics Collect fixed | Cross-checked | Open |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mega Cracks #71 | BGS 9 | $26,400 hammer, excl. premium | Fanatics Collect fixed | Cross-checked | Open |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Barca Campeon Messi issues | PSA 7 · cert 62498444 | $1,283 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 397513406825 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Jan 11, 2026 | Mega Cracks #71 | BGS 9 | $31,000 hammer, excl. premium | Fanatics Collect fixed Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 8 · cert 48668191 | $25,100 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 177649069654 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Barca Campeon Messi issues | PSA 8 · cert 86637108 | $2,727 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 336255546774. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 3 · cert 49939787 | $4,550 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 146909316223. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 8 · cert 98838261 | $41,500 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 365906461004. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Barca Campeon Messi issues | PSA 9 · cert 62030839 | $4,200 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 277414698400. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Barca Campeon Messi issues | PSA 8 · cert 59217204 | $2,157 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 187597231990 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Barca Campeon Messi issues | PSA 8 · cert 86637108 | $2,325 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 177420165567 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 10 · cert 1026956134 | $960,000 hammer, excl. premium | Fanatics Collect auction PSA similar-item sale; buyer premium not stated. A $525 PSA 10 line on the sam… | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 6 · cert 71358975 | $11,900 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 177390156168 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 6 (MK) · cert 83548298 | $9,500 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 187527916949 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 7 · cert 48527758 | $21,100 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 376506725527. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 6.5 · cert 69552802 | $12,000 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 116748128863. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 6 · cert 58990890 | $9,133 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 187473969075 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 3 · cert 63864751 | $2,100 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 286681085667 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 5 · cert 63000987 | $3,131 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 127189550412 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Jun 22, 2025 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 3 · cert 64333630 | $2,000 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 277197972470 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Jun 22, 2025 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 4 · cert 64190475 | $2,500 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 286644109751 | Cross-checked | Open |
| May 18, 2025 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA Auth · cert 66017131 | $13,103 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 297291035761. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 3 · cert 74822060 | $1,445 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 388305274756 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 6 · cert 64295471 | $3,356 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 306242130623 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Mar 16, 2025 | Barca Campeon Messi issues | PSA 6 · cert 99549269 | $328.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 376058416159. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 7 · cert 63551548 | $5,352 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 376042157927 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 9 · cert 42300008 | $52,413 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 387964966890 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 5.5 · cert 56988479 | $2,653 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 267145669458 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 4 · cert 68500850 | $1,933 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 365368138880 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 4 · cert 48729341 | $1,850 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 365343379830 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Jan 19, 2025 | Barca Campeon Messi issues | PSA Auth · cert 66017135 | $3,739 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 306020204295. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 5.5 · cert 56988479 | $3,109 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 267052638602. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 8 · cert 93738449 | $8,251 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 375731307878 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Oct 27, 2024 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 6 · cert 98248055 | $2,855 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 256676697699 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Oct 20, 2024 | Barca Campeon Messi issues | PSA 10 · cert 95534111 | $5,100 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 387463728486 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 10 · cert 1026025267 | $266,400 hammer, excl. premium | Goldin Auctions auction PSA similar-item sale; buyer premium not stated. | Cross-checked | Open |
| Feb 2, 2023 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 1.5 · cert 68157786 | $1,102 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 204224830430. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Nov 19, 2022 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 1 · cert 68234914 | $1,584 | Goldin Auctions auction Lot 856. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Jan 30, 2022 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 10 · cert 43876555 | $304,770 | Lelands auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Jan 9, 2022 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 2 · cert 49016501 | $2,070 | Goldin Auctions auction Lot 1889. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 11, 2021 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 10 · cert 23117535 | $270,600 | Goldin Auctions auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| May 9, 2021 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 5 · cert 53276989 | $8,090 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 224446576054. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Mar 11, 2021 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 4 · cert 45028761 | $6,100 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 224372430061. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Feb 15, 2021 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 6 · cert 54078846 | $14,050 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 193884396482. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
Verified: an editor or automated check confirmed the figure on the source page. Cross-checked: an independent second research pass reopened the source and confirmed it. Reported: cited by research but not re-checked; never used in metrics. 5 sales were excluded (reasons on hover). Asking prices are never listed here.
Price chart
Mega Cracks #71 · PSA 10
Mega Cracks #71 · PSA 9
Mega Cracks #71 · PSA 8
Mega Cracks #71 · PSA 7
Mega Cracks #71 · PSA 6.5
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 6.5; no chart.
Mega Cracks #71 · PSA 6
Mega Cracks #71 · PSA 6 (MK)
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 6 (MK); no chart.
Mega Cracks #71 · PSA 5.5
Mega Cracks #71 · PSA 5
Mega Cracks #71 · PSA 4
Mega Cracks #71 · PSA 3
Mega Cracks #71 · PSA 2
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 2; no chart.
Mega Cracks #71 · PSA 1.5
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 1.5; no chart.
Mega Cracks #71 · PSA 1
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 1; no chart.
Mega Cracks #71 · PSA Auth
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA Auth; no chart.
Mega Cracks #71 · BGS 9
Barca Campeon Messi issues · PSA 10
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 10; no chart.
Barca Campeon Messi issues · PSA 9
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 9; no chart.
Barca Campeon Messi issues · PSA 8
Barca Campeon Messi issues · PSA 7
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 7; no chart.
Barca Campeon Messi issues · PSA 6
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 6; no chart.
Barca Campeon Messi issues · PSA Auth
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA Auth; no chart.
Graded population
| Version | Grader | Grade | Count | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Cracks #71 | PSA | 10 | 20 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| Mega Cracks #71 | PSA | 9 | 57 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| Mega Cracks #71 | PSA | 8 | 135 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| Mega Cracks #71 | PSA | 7 | 159 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
Population counts copies graded by one company in one grade. It is not a print run and it grows with every submission. Why population is not print run
Grading math for this card
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Formula from Grading: condition, uncertainty, and economics: grading pays only if your honest chance of the high grade exceeds (raw net + cost − other-outcome net) ÷ (high-grade net − other-outcome net). The 13% fee is an editable assumption, not a quoted tariff.
About Lionel Messi
The 2004-05 Panini Sports Mega Cracks #71 Lionel Messi card is a Spanish soccer issue widely searched as Messi’s key early Mega Cracks card. Collectors search for it because #71, Barca Campeon issues, grades, and authenticity concerns are frequently mixed in casual discussion.
Why this card matters
Verified factPSA identifies the target as 2004-05 Panini Sports Mega Cracks #71 Lionel Messi Mega Cracks. The opened PSA records show major sales in PSA 10, PSA 9, PSA 8, and PSA 7, with separate PSA pages also showing other Messi Barca Campeon numbers that should not be merged. The card matters to searchers because exact issue, grade, and authenticity are central to interpreting any price claim. [1][2][3][4]
Identifying the exact version
Verified factUse the PSA-labeled identity first: 2004-05 Panini Sports Mega Cracks, card number 71, Lionel Messi, Mega Cracks. The supplied slug says 71 Bis, but PSA’s opened cert records label this target as #71. Do not merge PSA-labeled #35 or #89 Barca Campeon cards into this record. For raw cards, the Spanish issue, front and back design, dimensions, stock, print, and seller provenance need close review before any pricing comparison. [1][4][5]
What moves the price between versions and grades
Verified factThe opened PSA records show very large differences by grade. PSA 10 records include a $960,000 Fanatics Collect sale on 2025-09-26, while PSA 9, PSA 8, and PSA 7 sales sit in lower bands on their opened pages. Because high-value Messi Mega Cracks cards are sensitive to authenticity and exact issue, a cheaper Barca Campeon card, a raw card, or a different grade is not a substitute for #71 in the same grade. [1][2][3][4]
Authenticity checks
Verified factCompare against official references; multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. For this card, confirm the exact 2004-05 Panini Sports Mega Cracks #71 identity, language, card stock, front/back design, and whether a listing actually shows the same item. For slabs, verify the PSA cert but also inspect holder details and seller provenance. PSA warns that cert numbers can be copied, so a database match alone is not enough. [6][7]
Telling the versions apart
| Version | How to identify it |
|---|---|
| Mega Cracks #71 | PSA labels the card as 2004-05 Panini Sports Mega Cracks #71 Lionel Messi Mega Cracks. |
| Barca Campeon Messi issues | PSA separately labels other 2004-05 Panini Sports Mega Cracks Barca cards such as #35 and #89; do not merge those with #71 sales. |
What people get wrong about this card
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a PSA 10 2004-05 Panini Sports Mega Cracks Messi #71 worth?
How many PSA 10 Messi Mega Cracks #71 cards exist?
What is a PSA 9 Messi Mega Cracks #71 selling for?
Is #71 the same as Messi Barca Campeon #35 or #89?
Why does the slug say 71 Bis while PSA says #71?
What is the raw value of this card?
Sources
- PSA Cert Verification 27701768: 2004-05 Panini Sports Mega Cracks #71 Lionel Messi PSA 10 — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 42300007: 2004-05 Panini Sports Mega Cracks #71 Lionel Messi PSA 9 — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 42654617: 2004-05 Panini Sports Mega Cracks #71 Lionel Messi PSA 8 — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 43166765: 2004-05 Panini Sports Mega Cracks #71 Lionel Messi PSA 7 — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 63203933: 2004-05 Panini Sports Mega Cracks Barca #89 Lionel Messi — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification notice — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Grading Standards — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
Not yet established
- No opened raw sold listing was recorded.
- No official Panini production quantity was established.
- The seed's #71 Bis wording was not confirmed on PSA's label; PSA records used here label the target as #71.
- A $525 PSA 10 eBay line appeared in PSA's similar-item feed and was excluded as an apparent mismatch/outlier.
Research: Codex research pass (live web) · automated source checks · independent cross-check · generated Sep 26, 2026 · reviewed by CardVolume editorial (owner-approved) on Sep 27, 2026 · updated Sep 27, 2026. Found an error? Report it.