Is Kobe Bryant #64 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #64 sells for $337 against $23.48 raw: a $314 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.18) 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)
- $23.48
- PSA 10
- $337
- PSA 9
- $60.18
- Gem premium
- 14×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $337 | +$289 | +$264 | +$164 |
| PSA 9 | $60.18 | +$11.70 | −$13.30 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $29.00 | −$19.48 | −$44.48 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $23.48 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% | $129 | +$55.97 |
| 50% | $199 | +$125 |
| 75% | $268 | +$195 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $337 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $310 | −$27.28 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $202 | −$135 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $59.00 | −$278 | 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.
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Grading Kobe Bryant #64 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #64 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #64 sells for $337 against $23.48 raw: a $314 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.18) 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 #64 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kobe Bryant #64 (Basketball Cards 1999 Finest) sells for about $337 versus $23.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kobe Bryant #64?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $337, ahead of BGS 10 at $310. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kobe Bryant #64 need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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 #64 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kobe Bryant #64 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $60.18).
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