Is Kobe Bryant #KB9 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.6× premium in Grade 9.5
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant #KB9 sells for $89.99 against $16.12 raw: a $73.87 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($27.90) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $16.12
- Grade 9.5
- $89.99
- PSA 9
- $27.90
- Gem premium
- 5.6×
- As of
- Aug 17, 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 | $89.99 | +$48.87 | +$23.87 | −$76.13 |
| PSA 9 | $27.90 | −$13.22 | −$38.22 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $16.12 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% | $43.42 | −$22.70 |
| 50% | $58.94 | −$7.18 |
| 75% | $74.47 | +$8.35 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 62%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $89.99 |
| 9 | $27.90 |
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Grading Kobe Bryant #KB9 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #KB9 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant #KB9 sells for $89.99 against $16.12 raw: a $73.87 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($27.90) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
What gem rate makes grading Kobe Bryant #KB9 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kobe Bryant #KB9 breaks even when it gems about 62% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.90).
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