Is Kobe Bryant #33 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #33 sells for $122 against $12.37 raw: a $109 spread, 9.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.82) 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)
- $12.37
- PSA 10
- $122
- PSA 9
- $49.82
- Gem premium
- 9.8×
- 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 | $122 | +$84.44 | +$59.44 | −$40.56 |
| PSA 9 | $49.82 | +$12.45 | −$12.55 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $17.43 | −$19.94 | −$44.94 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $12.37 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% | $67.82 | +$5.45 |
| 50% | $85.81 | +$23.44 |
| 75% | $104 | +$41.44 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. 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 | $158 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $122 | −$36.19 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $73.00 | −$85.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.67 | −$131 | 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 | $122 | $73.00 | $158 | $26.67 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $55.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $49.82 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $17.43 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $5.50 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Kobe Bryant #33 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #33 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #33 sells for $122 against $12.37 raw: a $109 spread, 9.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.82) 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 #33 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #33 (Basketball Cards 2013 Panini Select) sells for about $122 versus $12.37 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.8× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kobe Bryant #33?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $158, ahead of PSA 10 at $122. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kobe Bryant #33 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 #33 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kobe Bryant #33 breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.82).
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