Is Kobe Bryant #299 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #299 sells for $90.00 against $3.99 raw: a $86.01 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.91) 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)
- $3.99
- PSA 10
- $90.00
- PSA 9
- $29.91
- Gem premium
- 23×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $90.00 | +$61.01 | +$36.01 | −$63.99 |
| PSA 9 | $29.91 | +$0.92 | −$24.08 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $19.50 | −$9.49 | −$34.49 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $3.99 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% | $44.93 | −$9.06 |
| 50% | $59.95 | +$5.96 |
| 75% | $74.98 | +$20.99 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. 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 | $117 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $90.00 | −$27.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $44.99 | −$72.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $36.00 | −$81.00 | 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.
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Grading Kobe Bryant #299 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #299 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #299 sells for $90.00 against $3.99 raw: a $86.01 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.91) 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 #299 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #299 (Basketball Cards 2017 Panini Hoops) sells for about $90.00 versus $3.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kobe Bryant #299?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $117, ahead of PSA 10 at $90.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kobe Bryant #299 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 #299 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kobe Bryant #299 breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.91).
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