Is Kobe Bryant #F5-S2 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant #F5-S2 sells for $58.00 against $9.93 raw: a $48.07 spread, 5.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.51) 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)
- $9.93
- Grade 9.5
- $58.00
- PSA 9
- $52.51
- Gem premium
- 5.8×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $58.00 | +$23.07 | −$1.93 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $52.51 | +$17.58 | −$7.42 | −$107 |
Net = sale price − $9.93 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% | $53.88 | −$6.05 |
| 50% | $55.25 | −$4.68 |
| 75% | $56.63 | −$3.30 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Kobe Bryant #F5-S2 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #F5-S2 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant #F5-S2 sells for $58.00 against $9.93 raw: a $48.07 spread, 5.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.51) 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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