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Is the 1998 Ultra Gold Medallion Kobe Bryant #61G worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-06-22 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$300.48
PSA 9 value
$1,374.66
PSA 10 value
$2,562.49
PSA 10 gem rate
1.9%
Based on the numbers below, this card is potentially worth grading — a PSA 10 nets an estimated $1,824, but the 1.9% gem rate means the 10 is far from guaranteed. Weigh the PSA 9 outcome below.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $300.48 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $24.04 |
| Grading fee (value tier) | $25.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $354.52 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | +$1,823.60 (+514%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | +$813.94 |
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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