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Is Kobe Bryant [1958] #24 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant [1958] #24 sells for $380 against $13.11 raw: a $367 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.46) 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)
- $13.11
- PSA 10
- $380
- PSA 9
- $64.46
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $380 | +$342 | +$317 | +$217 |
| PSA 9 | $64.46 | +$26.35 | +$1.35 | −$98.65 |
| PSA 8 | $32.47 | −$5.64 | −$30.64 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $13.11 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% | $143 | +$80.24 |
| 50% | $222 | +$159 |
| 75% | $301 | +$238 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $494 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $380 | −$114 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $228 | −$266 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $228 | −$266 | 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 [1958] #24 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant [1958] #24 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant [1958] #24 sells for $380 against $13.11 raw: a $367 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.46) 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 [1958] #24 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant [1958] #24 (Basketball Cards 2008 Topps) sells for about $380 versus $13.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kobe Bryant [1958] #24?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $494, ahead of PSA 10 at $380. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kobe Bryant [1958] #24 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.
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