Is Kobe Bryant worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant sells for $42.67 against $3.41 raw: a $39.26 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.27) 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)
- $3.41
- PSA 10
- $42.67
- PSA 9
- $34.27
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $42.67 | +$14.26 | −$10.74 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $34.27 | +$5.86 | −$19.14 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $10.16 | −$18.25 | −$43.25 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $3.41 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% | $36.37 | −$17.04 |
| 50% | $38.47 | −$14.94 |
| 75% | $40.57 | −$12.84 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $55.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $42.67 | −$12.33 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$29.00 | 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.
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Grading Kobe Bryant — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant sells for $42.67 against $3.41 raw: a $39.26 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.27) 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 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant (Basketball Cards 2003 Upper Deck Victory) sells for about $42.67 versus $3.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kobe Bryant?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $55.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.67. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kobe Bryant 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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