Is Kobe Bryant #39 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #39 sells for $225 against $27.55 raw: a $197 spread, 8.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.48) 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)
- $27.55
- PSA 10
- $225
- PSA 9
- $59.48
- Gem premium
- 8.2×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $225 | +$172 | +$147 | +$47.45 |
| PSA 9 | $59.48 | +$6.93 | −$18.07 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $41.00 | −$11.55 | −$36.55 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $27.55 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% | $101 | +$23.31 |
| 50% | $142 | +$64.69 |
| 75% | $184 | +$106 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 | $293 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $225 | −$68.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $135 | −$158 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $135 | −$158 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $225 | $135 | $293 | $135 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $74.95 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $59.48 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $41.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $19.99 |
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Grading Kobe Bryant #39 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #39 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #39 sells for $225 against $27.55 raw: a $197 spread, 8.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.48) 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 Kobe Bryant #39 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #39 (Basketball Cards 2000 Fleer E-X) sells for about $225 versus $27.55 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.2× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kobe Bryant #39?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $293, ahead of PSA 10 at $225. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kobe Bryant #39 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 Kobe Bryant #39 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kobe Bryant #39 breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $59.48).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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