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Is Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan [Red] #J13 worth grading?

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Strong grading candidate — 6.6× premium in Grade 8

A Grade 8 Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan [Red] #J13 sells for $1,900 against $289 raw: a $1,611 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.

Raw (NM)
$289
Grade 8
$1,900
Gem premium
6.6×
As of
Jul 11, 2026

Break-even by outcome and fee

Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan [Red] #J13: net result of grading versus selling raw, by outcome and fee tier
If it comes back…Sells forEconomy / bulk (~$25.00)Standard (~$50.00)Express (~$150)
Gem — Grade 8$1,900+$1,586+$1,561+$1,461
PSA 8$1,900+$1,586+$1,561+$1,461

Net = sale price − $289 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.

Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan [Red] #J13 graded prices by company and grade
GradeGraded
8$1,900
7$118

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Grading Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan [Red] #J13 — FAQ

Is Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan [Red] #J13 worth grading?

A Grade 8 Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan [Red] #J13 sells for $1,900 against $289 raw: a $1,611 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.

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