Certificate #C1CBA700DE3B · Basketball
Hoops · #75 · 1997
Keep raw. Grading costs more than it adds.
Estimate, not an official grade.
Each check is scored out of 10 on both sides. The lowest one caps the TCGAI Score.
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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 6
$21.99
Raw, ungraded
$5.76
Grading premium
+282%
| Grade | Average | Range and sales |
|---|---|---|
| Raw | $5.76 | $2.43 – $11.95 · 23 listings |
| Grade 5 | $29.44 | $28.88 – $29.99 · 2 sales |
| Grade 7 | $21.99 | 1 sale |
| Grade 8 | $33.75 | $27.50 – $39.99 · 2 sales |
| Grade 9 | $47.48 | $29.95 – $74.97 · 4 sales |
| Grade 10 | $240 | 1 sale |
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 30-day raw price drop of -$3.96 (-198%) reflects saturated supply and shifting collector focus to premium Kobe rookies[2]
Next months. Stable low prices $2-5 raw, graded under $50 next 3-6 months
Long term. Modest appreciation to $10-20 raw in 1-3 years driven by nostalgia, but not investment grade
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers legend and NBA Hall of Famer, was a rookie in 1996-97 and drafted 13th overall; this 1997-98 Hoops #75 card captures his early career significance as a rising star[1][2].
First released in the 1997-98 NBA Hoops set in 1997, USA[2][4].
Condition. Check centering, corners for dings, edges for whitening, surface print defects common in mass-produced 90s basketball cards.
Storage. Store in semi-rigid holders or top-loaders with sleeves in cool, dry place away from light to prevent fading.
Authenticity. Verify black borders, sharp printing, correct Kobe Lakers uniform; fakes rare but check for pixelation or off-color hues; prefer graded/graded/graded grading.
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