Is Kobe Bryant #25 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #25 sells for $145 against $19.15 raw: a $126 spread, 7.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.48) 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)
- $19.15
- PSA 10
- $145
- PSA 9
- $47.48
- Gem premium
- 7.6×
- 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 | $145 | +$101 | +$75.83 | −$24.17 |
| PSA 9 | $47.48 | +$3.33 | −$21.67 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $34.99 | −$9.16 | −$34.16 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $19.15 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% | $71.85 | +$2.70 |
| 50% | $96.23 | +$27.08 |
| 75% | $121 | +$51.45 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $188 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $145 | −$43.02 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$128 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $50.39 | −$138 | 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 | $145 | $60.00 | $188 | $50.39 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $52.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $47.48 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $34.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $21.49 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Kobe Bryant #25 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #25 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #25 sells for $145 against $19.15 raw: a $126 spread, 7.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.48) 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 #25 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #25 (Basketball Cards 2006 Finest) sells for about $145 versus $19.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.6× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kobe Bryant #25?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $188, 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 #25 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 #25 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kobe Bryant #25 breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.48).
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