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 $60.00 against $12.25 raw: a $47.75 spread, 4.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.21) 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)
- $12.25
- PSA 10
- $60.00
- PSA 9
- $50.21
- Gem premium
- 4.9×
- 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 | $60.00 | +$22.75 | −$2.25 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $50.21 | +$12.96 | −$12.04 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $37.35 | +$0.10 | −$24.90 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $12.25 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% | $52.66 | −$9.59 |
| 50% | $55.11 | −$7.14 |
| 75% | $57.55 | −$4.70 |
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 | $78.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $68.88 | −$9.12 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $60.00 | −$18.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $36.00 | −$42.00 | 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 | $60.00 | $36.00 | $78.00 | $68.88 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $55.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $50.21 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $37.35 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $17.50 |
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Grading Kobe Bryant #37 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #37 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #37 sells for $60.00 against $12.25 raw: a $47.75 spread, 4.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.21) 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 $60.00 versus $12.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.9× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kobe Bryant #37?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $78.00, ahead of SGC 10 at $68.88. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kobe Bryant #37 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.
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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