Is Kobe Bryant #HM5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant #HM5 sells for $105 against $58.50 raw: a $46.50 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($95.24) 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)
- $58.50
- Grade 9.5
- $105
- PSA 9
- $95.24
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $105 | +$21.50 | −$3.50 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $95.24 | +$11.74 | −$13.26 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $76.06 | −$7.44 | −$32.44 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $58.50 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% | $97.68 | −$10.82 |
| 50% | $100 | −$8.38 |
| 75% | $103 | −$5.94 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $105 |
| 9 | $95.24 |
| 8 | $76.06 |
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Grading Kobe Bryant #HM5 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #HM5 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant #HM5 sells for $105 against $58.50 raw: a $46.50 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($95.24) 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.
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