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Is Kobe Bryant [Purple Signature] worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant [Purple Signature] sells for $1,268 against $11.51 raw: a $1,256 spread, 110× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.34) 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)
- $11.51
- PSA 10
- $1,268
- PSA 9
- $60.34
- Gem premium
- 110×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $1,268 | +$1,231 | +$1,206 | +$1,106 |
| PSA 9 | $60.34 | +$23.83 | −$1.17 | −$101 |
| PSA 8 | $50.00 | +$13.49 | −$11.51 | −$112 |
Net = sale price − $11.51 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% | $362 | +$301 |
| 50% | $664 | +$603 |
| 75% | $966 | +$904 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $1,648 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,268 | −$380 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $761 | −$887 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $761 | −$887 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Kobe Bryant [Purple Signature] — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant [Purple Signature] worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant [Purple Signature] sells for $1,268 against $11.51 raw: a $1,256 spread, 110× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.34) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Kobe Bryant [Purple Signature] worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant [Purple Signature] (Basketball Cards 1996 Fleer 23KT Gold) sells for about $1,268 versus $11.51 for a raw near-mint copy — a 110× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kobe Bryant [Purple Signature]?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,648, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,268. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kobe Bryant [Purple Signature] need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading Kobe Bryant [Purple Signature] break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kobe Bryant [Purple Signature] breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $60.34).
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