Is Kobe Bryant #8 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant #8 sells for $370 against $23.02 raw: a $347 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($336) 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)
- $23.02
- Grade 9.5
- $370
- PSA 9
- $336
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 9.5 | $370 | +$322 | +$297 | +$197 |
| PSA 9 | $336 | +$288 | +$263 | +$163 |
| PSA 8 | $55.71 | +$7.69 | −$17.31 | −$117 |
Net = sale price − $23.02 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% | $345 | +$271 |
| 50% | $353 | +$280 |
| 75% | $362 | +$288 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $370 |
| 9 | $336 |
| 8 | $55.71 |
| 7 | $45.00 |
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Grading Kobe Bryant #8 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #8 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant #8 sells for $370 against $23.02 raw: a $347 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($336) 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.
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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