Is Kobe Bryant #1 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Kobe Bryant #1 sell for $163, only $17.50 above the $146 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($148) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $146
- Grade 9.5
- $163
- PSA 9
- $148
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $163 | −$7.50 | −$32.50 | −$133 |
| PSA 9 | $148 | −$22.50 | −$47.50 | −$148 |
| PSA 8 | $135 | −$36.00 | −$61.00 | −$161 |
Net = sale price − $146 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% | $152 | −$43.75 |
| 50% | $156 | −$40.00 |
| 75% | $159 | −$36.25 |
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 #1 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #1 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Kobe Bryant #1 sell for $163, only $17.50 above the $146 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($148) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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