Is Kobe Bryant #8 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #8 sells for $86.79 against $16.60 raw: a $70.19 spread, 5.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.00) 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)
- $16.60
- PSA 10
- $86.79
- PSA 9
- $70.00
- Gem premium
- 5.2×
- 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 | $86.79 | +$45.19 | +$20.19 | −$79.81 |
| PSA 9 | $70.00 | +$28.40 | +$3.40 | −$96.60 |
| PSA 8 | $46.31 | +$4.71 | −$20.29 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $16.60 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% | $74.20 | +$7.60 |
| 50% | $78.40 | +$11.80 |
| 75% | $82.59 | +$15.99 |
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 | $113 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $86.79 | −$26.21 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.00 | −$61.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $52.00 | −$61.00 | 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 #8 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #8 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #8 sells for $86.79 against $16.60 raw: a $70.19 spread, 5.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.00) 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 #8 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #8 (Basketball Cards 2009 Playoff Contenders Perennial Contenders) sells for about $86.79 versus $16.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kobe Bryant #8?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $113, ahead of PSA 10 at $86.79. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kobe Bryant #8 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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