Is Kobe Bryant #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #3 sells for $17,450 against $1,794 raw: a $15,657 spread, 9.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($5,484) 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)
- $1,794
- PSA 10
- $17,450
- PSA 9
- $5,484
- Gem premium
- 9.7×
- 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 | $17,450 | +$15,632 | +$15,607 | +$15,507 |
| PSA 9 | $5,484 | +$3,666 | +$3,641 | +$3,541 |
| PSA 8 | $3,289 | +$1,471 | +$1,446 | +$1,346 |
Net = sale price − $1,794 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% | $8,476 | +$6,632 |
| 50% | $11,467 | +$9,624 |
| 75% | $14,459 | +$12,615 |
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 | $22,685 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $17,450 | −$5,235 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10,470 | −$12,215 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $10,470 | −$12,215 | 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 #3 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #3 sells for $17,450 against $1,794 raw: a $15,657 spread, 9.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($5,484) 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 #3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #3 (Basketball Cards 1996 Skybox E-X2000 Star Date 2000) sells for about $17,450 versus $1,794 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kobe Bryant #3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $22,685, ahead of PSA 10 at $17,450. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kobe Bryant #3 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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