Is Kobe Bryant #30 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #30 sells for $40,436 against $600 raw: a $39,836 spread, 67× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,729) 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)
- $600
- PSA 10
- $40,436
- PSA 9
- $3,729
- Gem premium
- 67×
- As of
- Sep 6, 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 | $40,436 | +$39,811 | +$39,786 | +$39,686 |
| PSA 9 | $3,729 | +$3,104 | +$3,079 | +$2,979 |
| PSA 8 | $1,260 | +$635 | +$610 | +$510 |
Net = sale price − $600 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% | $12,905 | +$12,255 |
| 50% | $22,082 | +$21,432 |
| 75% | $31,259 | +$30,609 |
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 | $52,567 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $40,436 | −$12,131 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24,262 | −$28,305 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24,262 | −$28,305 | 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 #30 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #30 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #30 sells for $40,436 against $600 raw: a $39,836 spread, 67× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,729) 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 #30 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #30 (Basketball Cards 1996 Skybox E-X2000) sells for about $40,436 versus $600 for a raw near-mint copy — a 67× premium as of Sep 6, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kobe Bryant #30?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $52,567, ahead of PSA 10 at $40,436. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kobe Bryant #30 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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