Is Kobe Bryant #GJ19 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #GJ19 brings $6,194 versus $3,813 raw — a $2,381 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($3,326) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $3,813
- PSA 10
- $6,194
- PSA 9
- $3,326
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $6,194 | +$2,356 | +$2,331 | +$2,231 |
| PSA 9 | $3,326 | −$512 | −$537 | −$637 |
| PSA 8 | $2,327 | −$1,511 | −$1,536 | −$1,636 |
Net = sale price − $3,813 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% | $4,043 | +$180 |
| 50% | $4,760 | +$897 |
| 75% | $5,477 | +$1,614 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. 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 | $8,052 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $6,194 | −$1,858 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $3,716 | −$4,336 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $3,716 | −$4,336 | 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 | $6,194 | $3,716 | $8,052 | $3,716 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $6,070 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $3,326 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $2,327 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $1,862 |
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Grading Kobe Bryant #GJ19 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #GJ19 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #GJ19 brings $6,194 versus $3,813 raw — a $2,381 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($3,326) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #GJ19 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #GJ19 (Basketball Cards 1998 Upper Deck Game Jersey) sells for about $6,194 versus $3,813 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kobe Bryant #GJ19?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $8,052, ahead of PSA 10 at $6,194. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kobe Bryant #GJ19 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 #GJ19 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kobe Bryant #GJ19 breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $3,326).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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