Is kobe Bryant #EC1 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of kobe Bryant #EC1 sell for $19.99, only $9.99 above the $10.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.00
- Grade 8
- $19.99
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 8 | $19.99 | −$15.01 | −$40.01 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $19.99 | −$15.01 | −$40.01 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $10.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $19.99 |
| 7 | $5.50 |
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Grading kobe Bryant #EC1 — FAQ
Is kobe Bryant #EC1 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of kobe Bryant #EC1 sell for $19.99, only $9.99 above the $10.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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