Is Kobe Bryant #69 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #69 sells for $145 against $6.46 raw: a $139 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.77) 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)
- $6.46
- PSA 10
- $145
- PSA 9
- $38.77
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $145 | +$114 | +$88.54 | −$11.46 |
| PSA 9 | $38.77 | +$7.31 | −$17.69 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $17.95 | −$13.51 | −$38.51 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $6.46 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% | $65.33 | +$8.87 |
| 50% | $91.89 | +$35.43 |
| 75% | $118 | +$61.98 |
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 | $189 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $145 | −$44.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $87.00 | −$102 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $17.50 | −$172 | 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.
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Grading Kobe Bryant #69 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #69 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #69 sells for $145 against $6.46 raw: a $139 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.77) 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 #69 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #69 (Basketball Cards 2009 Upper Deck First Edition) sells for about $145 versus $6.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kobe Bryant #69?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $189, ahead of PSA 10 at $145. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kobe Bryant #69 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 #69 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kobe Bryant #69 breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.77).
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