Is Kobe Bryant #54 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant #54 sells for $45.00 against $10.78 raw: a $34.22 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.50) 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)
- $10.78
- Grade 9.5
- $45.00
- PSA 9
- $40.50
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $45.00 | +$9.22 | −$15.78 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $40.50 | +$4.72 | −$20.28 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $38.95 | +$3.17 | −$21.83 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $10.78 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% | $41.63 | −$19.16 |
| 50% | $42.75 | −$18.03 |
| 75% | $43.88 | −$16.91 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Kobe Bryant #54 — FAQ
Is Kobe Bryant #54 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kobe Bryant #54 sells for $45.00 against $10.78 raw: a $34.22 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.50) 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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