Certificate #2A8A09CCB5C1 · Basketball
Topps · #171 · 1996
Hold. Often worth as much raw. Keep it or sell it raw.
Estimate, not an official grade.
Each check is scored out of 10 on both sides. The lowest one caps the TCGAI Score.
Sub-grades are not available for this certificate.
Flaws visible at the photo's resolution. A grader under magnification may find more. Marks on the photos show the area named, not an exact spot.
No defects listed at this photo resolution.
An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.
Graded 8
$46.99
Raw, ungraded
$8.38
Grading premium
+461%
| Grade | Average | Range and sales |
|---|---|---|
| Raw | $8.38 | $4.99 – $15.00 · 34 listings |
| Grade 5 | $142 | 1 sale |
| Grade 6 | $28.32 | $24.99 – $29.99 · 3 sales |
| Grade 7 | $43.99 | $29.99 – $79.99 · 5 sales |
| Grade 8 This card | $46.99 | $34.99 – $69.99 · 9 sales |
| Grade 9 | $59.00 | $40.00 – $110 · 8 sales |
| Grade 10 | $2,511 | $1,000 – $4,999 · 5 sales |
Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot.
Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.
Recent sales show +30% gain in raw prices over 30 days and steady graded demand; enduring Kobe legacy post-passing sustains interest
Next months. Continued upward momentum next 3-6 months with summer auction peaks
Long term. Stable to rising over 1-3 years as supply grades out and Kobe demand persists
Kobe Bean Bryant (August 23, 1978 - January 26, 2020) was a high school phenom, ranked as the Number 1 high school basketball player in the country, and recipient of the 1996 Naismith Prep Player of the Year award, averaging 30.8 points, 12 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 4.0 steals in his senior season before entering the NBA with the Lakers.
1996-97 Topps Basketball set, released in 1996
Condition. Check for centering issues, edge wear, surface scratches, and print defects common on high-volume 1990s Topps cards; corners prone to dings, watch for wax stains on borders
Storage. Use semi-rigid holders or top-loaders with sleeves in cool, dry environment; avoid direct light to prevent fading
Authenticity. Verify card stock thickness and glossy finish matching originals; check for correct copyright dates and holofoil absence on base; graded/graded grading recommended for high value
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