Is Kobe Bryant #KB-AS worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 2003 SP Game Used · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant #KB-AS brings $209 versus $175 raw — a $34.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($190) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $175
- Grade 9.5
- $209
- PSA 9
- $190
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $209 | +$9.00 | −$16.00 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $190 | −$10.00 | −$35.00 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $180 | −$20.00 | −$45.00 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $175 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% | $195 | −$30.25 |
| 50% | $200 | −$25.50 |
| 75% | $204 | −$20.75 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Kobe Bryant #KB-AS — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #KB-AS worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant #KB-AS brings $209 versus $175 raw — a $34.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($190) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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