Is Kobe Bryant #LAL8 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #LAL8 sells for $822 against $100 raw: a $722 spread, 8.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($201) 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)
- $100
- PSA 10
- $822
- PSA 9
- $201
- Gem premium
- 8.2×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $822 | +$697 | +$672 | +$572 |
| PSA 9 | $201 | +$75.72 | +$50.72 | −$49.28 |
| PSA 8 | $124 | −$1.44 | −$26.44 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $100 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% | $356 | +$206 |
| 50% | $511 | +$361 |
| 75% | $667 | +$517 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $1,069 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $822 | −$247 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $493 | −$576 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $493 | −$576 | 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 #LAL8 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #LAL8 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #LAL8 sells for $822 against $100 raw: a $722 spread, 8.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($201) 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 #LAL8 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #LAL8 (Basketball Cards 2007 Topps Los Angeles Lakers LAL) sells for about $822 versus $100 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.2× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kobe Bryant #LAL8?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,069, ahead of PSA 10 at $822. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kobe Bryant #LAL8 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.
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