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Is Kobe Bryant [Legacy Collection Row 2] #31 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant [Legacy Collection Row 2] #31 sells for $16,500 against $85.43 raw: a $16,415 spread, 193× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($15,000) 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)
- $85.43
- Grade 9.5
- $16,500
- PSA 9
- $15,000
- Gem premium
- 193×
- 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 | $16,500 | +$16,390 | +$16,365 | +$16,265 |
| PSA 9 | $15,000 | +$14,890 | +$14,865 | +$14,765 |
Net = sale price − $85.43 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% | $15,375 | +$15,240 |
| 50% | $15,750 | +$15,615 |
| 75% | $16,125 | +$15,990 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Kobe Bryant [Legacy Collection Row 2] #31 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant [Legacy Collection Row 2] #31 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant [Legacy Collection Row 2] #31 sells for $16,500 against $85.43 raw: a $16,415 spread, 193× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($15,000) 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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