Certificate #D1CC75C324C8 · Basketball

Kobe Bryant

Fleer Ultra · #8 · 2004

10.0 TCGAI Score

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Graded by Duncan Elliott · Apr 13, 2026 · 223 views

Condition report

Each check is scored out of 10 on both sides. The lowest one caps the TCGAI Score.

Sub-grades out of 10, front and back
Check	Front	Back
Centering	9	9.5
Corners	9.5	9.5
Edges	9.5	9
Surface	9.5	9.5

What the AI found

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.

What this card sells for

An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.

Graded 10

$75.99

$45.00 – $120 · 28 sales

Raw, ungraded

$217

$4.98 – $800 · 4 listings

Grading premium

-65%

Graded average over raw average

Price by grade

Average sale price by grade
Grade	Average	Range and sales
Raw	$217	$4.98 – $800 · 4 listings
Grade 8	$50.00	$40.00 – $60.00 · 1 sale
Grade 9	$75.99	$45.00 – $120 · 5 sales

Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot.

About this card

Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 4/10

Consistent low-to-mid value sales with no major price spikes; Kobe's legacy sustains steady interest but base 2004 cards lack rookie or short-print appeal[1][3]

Next months. Stable with minor fluctuations from auction volume

Long term. Stable to slight rise tied to broader Kobe market, unlikely to surge

History

Kobe Bryant was a legendary NBA player for the Los Angeles Lakers, renowned for his five championships, 81-point game, and status as one of basketball's greatest scorers and competitors, drafted in 1996 straight from high school.

2004 Fleer Ultra Basketball set, released in 2004 by Fleer, card #8 from the base set.

This 2004 card captures Kobe during his prime post-three-peat era amid injury recovery and scoring dominance.
Part of Fleer Ultra's base set, not a rookie (his rookies are from 1996-97).
Kobe appears in over 496 basketball card sets, highlighting his enduring collectibility[2].

Rarity and print run

Tier: Common
Print run: Very High
First printed in: 2004 Fleer Ultra
Demand: Medium
Supply: Abundant

Base card from mass-produced Fleer Ultra set with no serial numbering or limited parallels noted[1][4]
High supply as standard insert in packs
Gold Medallion parallel exists but base is common

Collector notes

Condition. Inspect centering on borders, sharp corners prone to dings, clean edges without print defects, glossy surface free of scratches or clouding; common flaws include roller marks from factory packs and edge whitening.

Storage. Use semi-rigid top-loaders with sleeves in cool, dry environment away from sunlight; avoid stacking without dividers to prevent sticking.

Authenticity. Check for correct Fleer Ultra holograms and font on back; fakes often have off-color printing or blurry images; authenticate via graded/graded population reports showing low pop for high grades; compare to verified sales images.

Sources: sportscardspro.com, sportscardinvestor.com, psacard.com, youtube.com

Card details

Name: Kobe Bryant
Game: Basketball
Set: Fleer Ultra (ULTRA/'04-05)
Number: 8
Year: 2004
Rarity: Base
Language: English
Manufacturer: Fleer/SkyBox International LP
Identification: Matched on eBay
Certificate: #D1CC75C324C8
Graded on: Apr 13, 2026
Views: 223

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