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title: "2004 Panini Sports Mega Cracks Lionel Messi #71 price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/sports/soccer/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-lionel-messi-71-bis/
category: Sports cards
updated: 2026-09-27
as_of: 2026-09-27
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# 2004 Panini Sports Mega Cracks Lionel Messi #71: price, verified sales and population

> 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.

## 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.

## Market price by version and grade

Market price = median of at least 5 verified sales in the last 90 days for that exact version, grader and grade. "—" means not enough verified sales.

| Version | Grade | Market price | Sales in window | Last verified sale | Record sale | Population |
|---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:|
| Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 10 | — | 0 | $960,000 (2025-09-26) | $960,000 (2025-09-26) | 20 |
| Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 9 | — | 0 | $87,000 (2026-06-19) | $87,000 (2026-06-19) | 57 |
| Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 8 | $31,650 | 5 | $28,200 (2026-08-28) | $41,500 (2025-10-14) | 135 |
| Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 7 | $17,200 | 5 | $17,225 (2026-09-02) | $21,100 (2025-09-02) | 159 |
| Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 6.5 | — | 0 | $12,000 (2025-08-29) | $12,000 (2025-08-29) | — |
| Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 6 | — | 0 | $11,900 (2025-09-16) | $14,050 (2021-02-15) | — |
| Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 6 (MK) | — | 0 | $9,500 (2025-09-09) | $9,500 (2025-09-09) | — |
| Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 5.5 | — | 0 | $2,653 (2025-02-12) | $3,109 (2024-11-12) | — |
| Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 5 | — | 0 | $3,131 (2025-06-26) | $8,090 (2021-05-09) | — |
| Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 4 | — | 0 | $2,500 (2025-06-22) | $6,100 (2021-03-11) | — |
| Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 3 | — | 0 | $4,550 (2025-10-31) | $4,550 (2025-10-31) | — |
| Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 2 | — | 0 | $2,070 (2022-01-09) | $2,070 (2022-01-09) | — |
| Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 1.5 | — | 0 | $1,102 (2023-02-02) | $1,102 (2023-02-02) | — |
| Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 1 | — | 0 | $1,584 (2022-11-19) | $1,584 (2022-11-19) | — |
| Mega Cracks #71 | PSA Auth | — | 0 | $13,103 (2025-05-18) | $13,103 (2025-05-18) | — |
| Mega Cracks #71 | BGS 9 | — | 2 | $28,000 (2026-08-28) | $31,000 (2026-01-11) | — |
| Barca Campeon Messi issues | PSA 10 | — | 0 | $5,100 (2024-10-20) | $5,100 (2024-10-20) | — |
| Barca Campeon Messi issues | PSA 9 | — | 0 | $4,200 (2025-10-08) | $4,200 (2025-10-08) | — |
| Barca Campeon Messi issues | PSA 8 | — | 0 | $2,727 (2025-11-04) | $2,727 (2025-11-04) | — |
| Barca Campeon Messi issues | PSA 7 | — | 0 | $1,283 (2026-01-26) | $1,283 (2026-01-26) | — |
| Barca Campeon Messi issues | PSA 6 | — | 0 | $328.00 (2025-03-16) | $328.00 (2025-03-16) | — |
| Barca Campeon Messi issues | PSA Auth | — | 0 | $3,739 (2025-01-19) | $3,739 (2025-01-19) | — |

## Verified sales

Each sale was confirmed on the linked page by an automated check or an independent second pass.

| Date | Version | Grade | Price (USD) | Buyer's premium | Venue | Source |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 7 | $17,225 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/43166765/psa) |
| 2026-08-31 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 7 | $16,750 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/43166765/psa) |
| 2026-08-28 | Mega Cracks #71 | BGS 9 | $28,000 | excluded | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/ff1ceaca-d5ff-4ba2-be55-d96228a5e128/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-la-liga-lionel-messi-rookie-71-bgs-9-mint) |
| 2026-08-28 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 8 | $28,200 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/42654617/psa) |
| 2026-08-26 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 7 | $18,250 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/43166765/psa) |
| 2026-08-16 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 8 | $30,500 | excluded | Goldin Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/42654617/psa) |
| 2026-08-10 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 7 | $16,999 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/43166765/psa) |
| 2026-08-03 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 8 | $31,650 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/42654617/psa) |
| 2026-08-01 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 7 | $17,200 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/43166765/psa) |
| 2026-07-26 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 8 | $40,000 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/42654617/psa) |
| 2026-07-24 | Mega Cracks #71 | BGS 9 | $29,400 | excluded | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/ff1ceaca-d5ff-4ba2-be55-d96228a5e128/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-la-liga-lionel-messi-rookie-71-bgs-9-mint) |
| 2026-07-17 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 8 | $36,321 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/42654617/psa) |
| 2026-06-19 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 9 | $87,000 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/42300007/psa) |
| 2026-05-07 | Mega Cracks #71 | BGS 9 | $25,875 | excluded | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/ff1ceaca-d5ff-4ba2-be55-d96228a5e128/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-la-liga-lionel-messi-rookie-71-bgs-9-mint) |
| 2026-03-02 | Mega Cracks #71 | BGS 9 | $26,400 | excluded | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/ff1ceaca-d5ff-4ba2-be55-d96228a5e128/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-la-liga-lionel-messi-rookie-71-bgs-9-mint) |
| 2026-01-26 | Barca Campeon Messi issues | PSA 7 | $1,283 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-barca/lionel-messi-campeon-spanish-62/853377) |
| 2026-01-11 | Mega Cracks #71 | BGS 9 | $31,000 | excluded | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/ff1ceaca-d5ff-4ba2-be55-d96228a5e128/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-la-liga-lionel-messi-rookie-71-bgs-9-mint) |
| 2025-12-16 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 8 | $25,100 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2025-11-04 | Barca Campeon Messi issues | PSA 8 | $2,727 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-barca/lionel-messi-campeon-spanish-62/853377) |
| 2025-10-31 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 3 | $4,550 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2025-10-14 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 8 | $41,500 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2025-10-08 | Barca Campeon Messi issues | PSA 9 | $4,200 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-barca/lionel-messi-campeon-spanish-62/853377) |
| 2025-10-03 | Barca Campeon Messi issues | PSA 8 | $2,157 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-barca/lionel-messi-campeon-spanish-62/853377) |
| 2025-09-26 | Barca Campeon Messi issues | PSA 8 | $2,325 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-barca/lionel-messi-campeon-spanish-62/853377) |
| 2025-09-26 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 10 | $960,000 | excluded | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/27701768/psa) |
| 2025-09-16 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 6 | $11,900 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2025-09-09 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 6 (MK) | $9,500 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2025-09-02 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 7 | $21,100 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2025-08-29 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 6.5 | $12,000 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2025-08-19 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 6 | $9,133 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2025-07-10 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 3 | $2,100 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2025-06-26 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 5 | $3,131 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2025-06-22 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 3 | $2,000 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2025-06-22 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 4 | $2,500 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2025-05-18 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA Auth | $13,103 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2025-04-30 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 3 | $1,445 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2025-04-21 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 6 | $3,356 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2025-03-16 | Barca Campeon Messi issues | PSA 6 | $328.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-barca/lionel-messi-campeon-spanish-62/853377) |
| 2025-03-12 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 7 | $5,352 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2025-02-26 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 9 | $52,413 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2025-02-12 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 5.5 | $2,653 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2025-02-05 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 4 | $1,933 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2025-01-22 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 4 | $1,850 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2025-01-19 | Barca Campeon Messi issues | PSA Auth | $3,739 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-barca/lionel-messi-campeon-spanish-62/853377) |
| 2024-11-12 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 5.5 | $3,109 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2024-10-29 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 8 | $8,251 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2024-10-27 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 6 | $2,855 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2024-10-20 | Barca Campeon Messi issues | PSA 10 | $5,100 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-barca/lionel-messi-campeon-spanish-62/853377) |
| 2023-06-14 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 10 | $266,400 | excluded | Goldin Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/27701768/psa) |
| 2023-02-02 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 1.5 | $1,102 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2022-11-19 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 1 | $1,584 | not stated | Goldin Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2022-01-30 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 10 | $304,770 | not stated | Lelands | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/27701768/psa) |
| 2022-01-09 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 2 | $2,070 | not stated | Goldin Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2021-08-11 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 10 | $270,600 | not stated | Goldin Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/27701768/psa) |
| 2021-05-09 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 5 | $8,090 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2021-03-11 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 4 | $6,100 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |
| 2021-02-15 | Mega Cracks #71 | PSA 6 | $14,050 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/misc-sports/soccer-2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks/lionel-messi-71/704495) |

## How to identify each version

- **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.

**Identity note:** Seed listed English and #71 Bis. PSA labels the target as 2004-05 Panini Sports Mega Cracks #71 Lionel Messi Mega Cracks; this record uses PSA's #71 identity while retaining the supplied slug.

## Why this card matters

PSA 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.

## Identifying the exact version

Use 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.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

The 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.

## Authenticity checks

Compare 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.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** Every 2004-05 Messi Mega Cracks card is the same comp. **What the evidence says:** PSA separates #71 from Barca Campeon #35 and #89 records, so ch09 requires exact card number and version.
- **Myth:** The highest PSA 10 sale proves all lower-grade copies should be valued from that number. **What the evidence says:** ch03 requires grade-specific sold comps, and the opened PSA records show different grade bands.
- **Myth:** A low PSA population is a published print run. **What the evidence says:** ch02 says population is a grader database count, not copies in existence or factory output.
- **Myth:** A raw Messi Mega Cracks card can be treated as real if photos look close. **What the evidence says:** ch06 requires multiple authenticity checks and specialist review when uncertainty remains.

## FAQ

### How much is a PSA 10 2004-05 Panini Sports Mega Cracks Messi #71 worth?

Opened PSA records show a PSA 10 sale of $960,000 on 2025-09-26, plus older PSA 10 sales of $266,400 on 2023-06-14 and $304,770 on 2022-01-30. [1]

### How many PSA 10 Messi Mega Cracks #71 cards exist?

PSA showed 20 PSA 10 examples for 2004-05 Panini Sports Mega Cracks #71 Messi as accessed on 2026-09-26. [1]

### What is a PSA 9 Messi Mega Cracks #71 selling for?

Opened PSA records show PSA 9 sales of $78,000 on 2026-08-28, $73,200 on 2026-08-22, and $84,000 on 2026-07-24. [2]

### Is #71 the same as Messi Barca Campeon #35 or #89?

No; PSA labels #71 separately from Barca Campeon #35 and #89, so those sales should not be merged. [1,5]

### Why does the slug say 71 Bis while PSA says #71?

This record keeps the supplied slug but uses PSA's opened-source identity, which labels the card as #71. [1]

### What is the raw value of this card?

Not established here because no opened raw sold listing was recorded for this batch. []

## Sources

1. [PSA Cert Verification 27701768: 2004-05 Panini Sports Mega Cracks #71 Lionel Messi PSA 10](https://www.psacard.com/cert/27701768/psa) (PSA)
2. [PSA Cert Verification 42300007: 2004-05 Panini Sports Mega Cracks #71 Lionel Messi PSA 9](https://www.psacard.com/cert/42300007/psa) (PSA)
3. [PSA Cert Verification 42654617: 2004-05 Panini Sports Mega Cracks #71 Lionel Messi PSA 8](https://www.psacard.com/cert/42654617/psa) (PSA)
4. [PSA Cert Verification 43166765: 2004-05 Panini Sports Mega Cracks #71 Lionel Messi PSA 7](https://www.psacard.com/cert/43166765/psa) (PSA)
5. [PSA Cert Verification 63203933: 2004-05 Panini Sports Mega Cracks Barca #89 Lionel Messi](https://www.psacard.com/cert/63203933/psa) (PSA)
6. [PSA Cert Verification notice](https://www.psacard.com/cert) (PSA)
7. [PSA Grading Standards](https://www.psacard.com/gradingstandards) (PSA)

## How to cite

> 2004 Panini Sports Mega Cracks Lionel Messi #71. CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/sports/soccer/2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-lionel-messi-71-bis/ (accessed 2026-09-27).

Machine-readable: https://cardvolume.com/api/v1/cards/sports--soccer--2004-panini-sports-mega-cracks-lionel-messi-71-bis.json · Method: https://cardvolume.com/methodology/