Is Kobe Bryant #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant #3 sells for $248 against $37.79 raw: a $210 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($225) 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)
- $37.79
- Grade 9.5
- $248
- PSA 9
- $225
- Gem premium
- 6.6×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $248 | +$185 | +$160 | +$60.21 |
| PSA 9 | $225 | +$162 | +$137 | +$37.21 |
| PSA 8 | $53.00 | −$9.79 | −$34.79 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $37.79 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% | $231 | +$143 |
| 50% | $237 | +$149 |
| 75% | $242 | +$154 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $248 |
| 9 | $225 |
| 8 | $53.00 |
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Grading Kobe Bryant #3 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #3 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant #3 sells for $248 against $37.79 raw: a $210 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($225) 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.
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