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Is Kobe Bryant [Jersey] #59 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Kobe Bryant [Jersey] #59 sell for $150, only $2.47 above the $148 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $148
- Grade 8
- $150
- Gem premium
- 1.0×
- 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 — Grade 8 | $150 | −$22.53 | −$47.53 | −$148 |
| PSA 8 | $150 | −$22.53 | −$47.53 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $148 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $150 |
| 7 | $35.00 |
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Grading Kobe Bryant [Jersey] #59 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant [Jersey] #59 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Kobe Bryant [Jersey] #59 sell for $150, only $2.47 above the $148 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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