Is Kobe Bryant [Purple] #6 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant [Purple] #6 sells for $111 against $73.81 raw: a $37.19 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($101) 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)
- $73.81
- Grade 9.5
- $111
- PSA 9
- $101
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $111 | +$12.19 | −$12.81 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $101 | +$2.21 | −$22.79 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $73.81 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% | $104 | −$20.30 |
| 50% | $106 | −$17.80 |
| 75% | $109 | −$15.31 |
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 [Purple] #6 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant [Purple] #6 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant [Purple] #6 sells for $111 against $73.81 raw: a $37.19 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($101) 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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