Is Kobe Bryant #50 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #50 sells for $237 against $9.50 raw: a $227 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.53) 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)
- $9.50
- PSA 10
- $237
- PSA 9
- $47.53
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $237 | +$202 | +$177 | +$77.25 |
| PSA 9 | $47.53 | +$13.03 | −$11.97 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $25.80 | −$8.70 | −$33.70 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $9.50 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% | $94.84 | +$35.34 |
| 50% | $142 | +$82.64 |
| 75% | $189 | +$130 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $308 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $237 | −$71.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$248 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.68 | −$272 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $237 | $35.68 | $308 | $60.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $52.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $47.53 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $25.80 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $5.50 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Kobe Bryant #50 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #50 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #50 sells for $237 against $9.50 raw: a $227 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.53) 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 #50 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #50 (Basketball Cards 1997 Fleer) sells for about $237 versus $9.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kobe Bryant #50?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $308, ahead of PSA 10 at $237. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kobe Bryant #50 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.
What gem rate makes grading Kobe Bryant #50 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kobe Bryant #50 breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.53).
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