Is Kobe Bryant #185 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 15× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Kobe Bryant #185 sells for $140 against $9.14 raw: a $131 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.14
- Grade 8
- $140
- Gem premium
- 15×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $140 | +$106 | +$80.85 | −$19.15 |
| PSA 8 | $140 | +$106 | +$80.85 | −$19.15 |
Net = sale price − $9.14 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is Kobe Bryant #185 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Kobe Bryant #185 sells for $140 against $9.14 raw: a $131 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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