Is Kobe Bryant [Silver] #87 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant [Silver] #87 brings $107 versus $80.00 raw — a $27.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($97.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $80.00
- Grade 9.5
- $107
- PSA 9
- $97.00
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $107 | +$2.00 | −$23.00 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $97.00 | −$8.00 | −$33.00 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $80.00 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% | $99.50 | −$30.50 |
| 50% | $102 | −$28.00 |
| 75% | $105 | −$25.50 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $107 |
| 9 | $97.00 |
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Grading Kobe Bryant [Silver] #87 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant [Silver] #87 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant [Silver] #87 brings $107 versus $80.00 raw — a $27.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($97.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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