Is Kobe Bryant #91 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #91 sells for $100 against $22.41 raw: a $77.59 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.00) 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)
- $22.41
- PSA 10
- $100
- PSA 9
- $89.00
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- 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 | $100 | +$52.59 | +$27.59 | −$72.41 |
| PSA 9 | $89.00 | +$41.59 | +$16.59 | −$83.41 |
| PSA 8 | $39.70 | −$7.71 | −$32.71 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $22.41 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% | $91.75 | +$19.34 |
| 50% | $94.50 | +$22.09 |
| 75% | $97.25 | +$24.84 |
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 | $130 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $100 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 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 | $100 | $60.00 | $130 | $60.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $98.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $89.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $39.70 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Kobe Bryant #91 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #91 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #91 sells for $100 against $22.41 raw: a $77.59 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.00) 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 #91 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #91 (Basketball Cards 2003 SP Authentic) sells for about $100 versus $22.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.5× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kobe Bryant #91?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $130, ahead of PSA 10 at $100. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kobe Bryant #91 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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