Is Kobe Bryant #35 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #35 sells for $77.50 against $13.11 raw: a $64.39 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($69.00) 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)
- $13.11
- PSA 10
- $77.50
- PSA 9
- $69.00
- Gem premium
- 5.9×
- 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 | $77.50 | +$39.39 | +$14.39 | −$85.61 |
| PSA 9 | $69.00 | +$30.89 | +$5.89 | −$94.11 |
| PSA 8 | $62.82 | +$24.71 | −$0.29 | −$100 |
Net = sale price − $13.11 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% | $71.13 | +$8.02 |
| 50% | $73.25 | +$10.14 |
| 75% | $75.38 | +$12.27 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $101 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $77.50 | −$23.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $47.00 | −$54.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $47.00 | −$54.00 | 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 #35 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #35 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #35 sells for $77.50 against $13.11 raw: a $64.39 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($69.00) 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 #35 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #35 (Basketball Cards 2006 Upper Deck Ovation) sells for about $77.50 versus $13.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kobe Bryant #35?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $101, ahead of PSA 10 at $77.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kobe Bryant #35 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.
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