Is Kobe Bryant [Rave] #195 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant [Rave] #195 sells for $3,894 against $700 raw: a $3,194 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,540) 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)
- $700
- Grade 9.5
- $3,894
- PSA 9
- $3,540
- Gem premium
- 5.6×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $3,894 | +$3,169 | +$3,144 | +$3,044 |
| PSA 9 | $3,540 | +$2,815 | +$2,790 | +$2,690 |
| PSA 8 | $1,289 | +$564 | +$539 | +$439 |
Net = sale price − $700 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% | $3,628 | +$2,878 |
| 50% | $3,717 | +$2,967 |
| 75% | $3,805 | +$3,055 |
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 | $3,894 |
| 9 | $3,540 |
| 8 | $1,289 |
| 7 | $1,031 |
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Grading Kobe Bryant [Rave] #195 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant [Rave] #195 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant [Rave] #195 sells for $3,894 against $700 raw: a $3,194 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,540) 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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