Is Kobe Bryant #174 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.5× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #174 sells for $311 against $89.99 raw: a $222 spread, 3.5× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($108) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $89.99
- PSA 10
- $311
- PSA 9
- $108
- Gem premium
- 3.5×
- 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 | $311 | +$197 | +$172 | +$71.50 |
| PSA 9 | $108 | −$6.99 | −$31.99 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $98.34 | −$16.65 | −$41.65 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $89.99 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% | $159 | +$18.88 |
| 50% | $210 | +$69.76 |
| 75% | $261 | +$121 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $405 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $311 | −$93.51 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $187 | −$218 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $187 | −$218 | 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 #174 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #174 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #174 sells for $311 against $89.99 raw: a $222 spread, 3.5× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($108) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #174 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #174 (Basketball Cards 2003 Ultimate Collection) sells for about $311 versus $89.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kobe Bryant #174?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $405, ahead of PSA 10 at $311. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kobe Bryant #174 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 #174 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kobe Bryant #174 breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $108).
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