Is Kobe Bryant [Credentials] #30 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant [Credentials] #30 sells for $33,000 against $7,554 raw: a $25,446 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($24,000) 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)
- $7,554
- Grade 9.5
- $33,000
- PSA 9
- $24,000
- Gem premium
- 4.4×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $33,000 | +$25,421 | +$25,396 | +$25,296 |
| PSA 9 | $24,000 | +$16,421 | +$16,396 | +$16,296 |
| PSA 8 | $8,900 | +$1,321 | +$1,296 | +$1,196 |
Net = sale price − $7,554 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% | $26,250 | +$18,646 |
| 50% | $28,500 | +$20,896 |
| 75% | $30,750 | +$23,146 |
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 | $33,000 |
| 9 | $24,000 |
| 8 | $8,900 |
| 7 | $7,120 |
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Grading Kobe Bryant [Credentials] #30 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant [Credentials] #30 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant [Credentials] #30 sells for $33,000 against $7,554 raw: a $25,446 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($24,000) 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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