Is Kobe Bryant #37 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #37 sells for $50.05 against $18.02 raw: a $32.03 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.99) 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)
- $18.02
- PSA 10
- $50.05
- PSA 9
- $49.99
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $50.05 | +$7.03 | −$17.97 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $49.99 | +$6.97 | −$18.03 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $31.64 | −$11.38 | −$36.38 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $18.02 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% | $50.00 | −$18.02 |
| 50% | $50.02 | −$18.00 |
| 75% | $50.03 | −$17.98 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $68.88 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $65.00 | −$3.88 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $50.05 | −$18.83 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$38.88 | 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 #37 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #37 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #37 sells for $50.05 against $18.02 raw: a $32.03 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.99) 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 #37 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #37 (Basketball Cards 2004 Spx) sells for about $50.05 versus $18.02 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kobe Bryant #37?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $68.88, ahead of BGS 10 at $65.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kobe Bryant #37 need for a SGC 10?
SGC 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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