Is Kobe Bryant #98 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #98 sells for $107 against $3.13 raw: a $104 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.00) 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)
- $3.13
- PSA 10
- $107
- PSA 9
- $36.00
- Gem premium
- 34×
- 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 | $107 | +$78.90 | +$53.90 | −$46.10 |
| PSA 9 | $36.00 | +$7.87 | −$17.13 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $19.99 | −$8.14 | −$33.14 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $3.13 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% | $53.76 | +$0.63 |
| 50% | $71.52 | +$18.39 |
| 75% | $89.27 | +$36.14 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 | $139 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $107 | −$31.97 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $64.00 | −$75.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $45.00 | −$94.00 | 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 | $107 | $45.00 | $139 | $64.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $37.66 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $36.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $19.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $9.95 |
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Grading Kobe Bryant #98 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #98 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #98 sells for $107 against $3.13 raw: a $104 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.00) 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 #98 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #98 (Basketball Cards 2000 Upper Deck Victory) sells for about $107 versus $3.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 34× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kobe Bryant #98?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $139, ahead of PSA 10 at $107. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kobe Bryant #98 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 #98 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kobe Bryant #98 breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.00).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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