Is Kobe Bryant #300 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #300 sells for $138 against $5.99 raw: a $132 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.99) 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)
- $5.99
- PSA 10
- $138
- PSA 9
- $41.99
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $138 | +$107 | +$82.08 | −$17.92 |
| PSA 9 | $41.99 | +$11.00 | −$14.00 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $24.81 | −$6.18 | −$31.18 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $5.99 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% | $66.01 | +$10.02 |
| 50% | $90.03 | +$34.04 |
| 75% | $114 | +$58.06 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $179 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $138 | −$40.93 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $36.00 | −$143 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.49 | −$159 | 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 | $138 | $20.49 | $179 | $36.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $45.29 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $41.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $24.81 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $20.00 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Kobe Bryant #300 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #300 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #300 sells for $138 against $5.99 raw: a $132 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.99) 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 #300 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #300 (Basketball Cards 2017 Panini Hoops) sells for about $138 versus $5.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kobe Bryant #300?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $179, ahead of PSA 10 at $138. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kobe Bryant #300 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 #300 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kobe Bryant #300 breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.99).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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