Is kobe Bryant #101 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 kobe Bryant #101 sells for $110 against $7.50 raw: a $103 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($100) 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)
- $7.50
- Grade 9.5
- $110
- PSA 9
- $100
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $110 | +$77.50 | +$52.50 | −$47.50 |
| PSA 9 | $100 | +$67.50 | +$42.50 | −$57.50 |
| PSA 8 | $13.33 | −$19.17 | −$44.17 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $7.50 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% | $103 | +$45.00 |
| 50% | $105 | +$47.50 |
| 75% | $108 | +$50.00 |
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 | $110 |
| 9 | $100 |
| 8 | $13.33 |
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Grading kobe Bryant #101 — FAQ
Is kobe Bryant #101 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 kobe Bryant #101 sells for $110 against $7.50 raw: a $103 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($100) 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?
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