Is Kobe Bryant #NC8 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant #NC8 sells for $109 against $6.18 raw: a $103 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.00) 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)
- $6.18
- Grade 9.5
- $109
- PSA 9
- $99.00
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $109 | +$77.82 | +$52.82 | −$47.18 |
| PSA 9 | $99.00 | +$67.82 | +$42.82 | −$57.18 |
| PSA 8 | $14.30 | −$16.88 | −$41.88 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $6.18 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% | $102 | +$45.32 |
| 50% | $104 | +$47.82 |
| 75% | $107 | +$50.32 |
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 #NC8 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #NC8 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant #NC8 sells for $109 against $6.18 raw: a $103 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.00) 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.
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