Is Kobe Bryant #6DG worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #6DG sells for $21,000 against $2,542 raw: a $18,458 spread, 8.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($8,075) 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)
- $2,542
- PSA 10
- $21,000
- PSA 9
- $8,075
- Gem premium
- 8.3×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $21,000 | +$18,433 | +$18,408 | +$18,308 |
| PSA 9 | $8,075 | +$5,508 | +$5,483 | +$5,383 |
| PSA 8 | $4,635 | +$2,068 | +$2,043 | +$1,943 |
Net = sale price − $2,542 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% | $11,306 | +$8,714 |
| 50% | $14,538 | +$11,945 |
| 75% | $17,769 | +$15,177 |
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 | $27,300 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $21,000 | −$6,300 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12,600 | −$14,700 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $12,600 | −$14,700 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $21,000 | $12,600 | $27,300 | $12,600 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $17,127 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $8,075 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $4,635 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $3,438 |
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Grading Kobe Bryant #6DG — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #6DG worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #6DG sells for $21,000 against $2,542 raw: a $18,458 spread, 8.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($8,075) 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 #6DG worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #6DG (Basketball Cards 1998 Skybox E-X Century Dunk 'N Go-Nuts) sells for about $21,000 versus $2,542 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.3× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kobe Bryant #6DG?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $27,300, ahead of PSA 10 at $21,000. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kobe Bryant #6DG 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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