Is Kobe Bryant #P-52 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant #P-52 sells for $8,938 against $1,515 raw: a $7,423 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($8,126) 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)
- $1,515
- Grade 9.5
- $8,938
- PSA 9
- $8,126
- Gem premium
- 5.9×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $8,938 | +$7,398 | +$7,373 | +$7,273 |
| PSA 9 | $8,126 | +$6,586 | +$6,561 | +$6,461 |
| PSA 8 | $5,007 | +$3,467 | +$3,442 | +$3,342 |
Net = sale price − $1,515 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% | $8,329 | +$6,764 |
| 50% | $8,532 | +$6,967 |
| 75% | $8,735 | +$7,170 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $8,938 |
| 9 | $8,126 |
| 8 | $5,007 |
| 7 | $4,333 |
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Grading Kobe Bryant #P-52 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #P-52 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant #P-52 sells for $8,938 against $1,515 raw: a $7,423 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($8,126) 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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