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Is the 1996 Topps Chrome Kobe Bryant #138 worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-06-22 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$908.42
PSA 9 value
$2,725.00
PSA 10 value
$11,800.00
PSA 10 gem rate
11.9%
Based on the numbers below, this card is potentially worth grading — a PSA 10 nets an estimated $9,019, but the 11.9% gem rate means the 10 is far from guaranteed. Weigh the PSA 9 outcome below.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $908.42 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $72.67 |
| Grading fee (value tier) | $25.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $1,011.09 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | +$9,018.91 (+892%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | +$1,305.16 |
Assumptions: $25 grading, $5 shipping, 8% tax on the raw purchase, and keeping 85% of the sale after marketplace fees. Your numbers will differ — run them below.
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