Is Kobe Bryant [Black] #1 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.3× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 Kobe Bryant [Black] #1 sells for $158 against $47.48 raw: a $111 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $47.48
- Grade 7
- $158
- Gem premium
- 3.3×
- 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 7 | $158 | +$86.00 | +$61.00 | −$39.00 |
Net = sale price − $47.48 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is Kobe Bryant [Black] #1 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Kobe Bryant [Black] #1 sells for $158 against $47.48 raw: a $111 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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