Is Kobe Bryant [Green] #24 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant [Green] #24 brings $77.00 versus $45.73 raw — a $31.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($69.94) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $45.73
- Grade 9.5
- $77.00
- PSA 9
- $69.94
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 9.5 | $77.00 | +$6.27 | −$18.73 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $69.94 | −$0.79 | −$25.79 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $53.79 | −$16.94 | −$41.94 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $45.73 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% | $71.70 | −$24.02 |
| 50% | $73.47 | −$22.26 |
| 75% | $75.23 | −$20.49 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Kobe Bryant [Green] #24 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant [Green] #24 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant [Green] #24 brings $77.00 versus $45.73 raw — a $31.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($69.94) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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