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Is Kobe Bryant [Gold Refractor] #36 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant [Gold Refractor] #36 sells for $38,407 against $28.00 raw: a $38,379 spread, 1372× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($8,988) 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)
- $28.00
- PSA 10
- $38,407
- PSA 9
- $8,988
- Gem premium
- 1372×
- As of
- Sep 6, 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 | $38,407 | +$38,354 | +$38,329 | +$38,229 |
| PSA 9 | $8,988 | +$8,935 | +$8,910 | +$8,810 |
| PSA 8 | $5,500 | +$5,447 | +$5,422 | +$5,322 |
Net = sale price − $28.00 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% | $16,343 | +$16,265 |
| 50% | $23,698 | +$23,620 |
| 75% | $31,052 | +$30,974 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $38,407 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23,044 | −$15,363 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $23,044 | −$15,363 | 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 [Gold Refractor] #36 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant [Gold Refractor] #36 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant [Gold Refractor] #36 sells for $38,407 against $28.00 raw: a $38,379 spread, 1372× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($8,988) 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 [Gold Refractor] #36 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant [Gold Refractor] #36 (Basketball Cards 2003 Topps Chrome) sells for about $38,407 versus $28.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1372× premium as of Sep 6, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kobe Bryant [Gold Refractor] #36?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $38,407, ahead of CGC 10 at $23,044. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kobe Bryant [Gold Refractor] #36 need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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