Is Kobe Bryant #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #1 sells for $180 against $24.50 raw: a $156 spread, 7.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.99) 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)
- $24.50
- PSA 10
- $180
- PSA 9
- $54.99
- Gem premium
- 7.3×
- 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 | $180 | +$131 | +$106 | +$5.50 |
| PSA 9 | $54.99 | +$5.49 | −$19.51 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $25.00 | −$24.50 | −$49.50 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $24.50 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% | $86.24 | +$11.74 |
| 50% | $117 | +$43.00 |
| 75% | $149 | +$74.25 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $180 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $154 | −$26.50 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $108 | −$72.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $70.00 | −$110 | 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 | $180 | $108 | $154 | $70.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $60.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $54.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $25.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $20.00 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Kobe Bryant #1 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #1 sells for $180 against $24.50 raw: a $156 spread, 7.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.99) 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 #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #1 (Basketball Cards 2013 Panini Prizm) sells for about $180 versus $24.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.3× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kobe Bryant #1?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $180, ahead of BGS 10 at $154. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kobe Bryant #1 need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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 #1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kobe Bryant #1 breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $54.99).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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