Is Kobe Bryant #IF-KBR worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant #IF-KBR sells for $2,329 against $3.25 raw: a $2,326 spread, 717× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,303) 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)
- $3.25
- Grade 9.5
- $2,329
- PSA 9
- $2,303
- Gem premium
- 717×
- 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 | $2,329 | +$2,301 | +$2,276 | +$2,176 |
| PSA 9 | $2,303 | +$2,274 | +$2,249 | +$2,149 |
| PSA 8 | $1,809 | +$1,781 | +$1,756 | +$1,656 |
Net = sale price − $3.25 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% | $2,309 | +$2,256 |
| 50% | $2,316 | +$2,263 |
| 75% | $2,322 | +$2,269 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Kobe Bryant #IF-KBR — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #IF-KBR worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant #IF-KBR sells for $2,329 against $3.25 raw: a $2,326 spread, 717× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,303) 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.
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