# Kobe Bryant #81

The Kobe Bryant (#81, [Novelty/Commemorative Card], 1997) is a base Basketball card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.5/10 grade (NM), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $175.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/kobe-bryant-novelty-commemorative-card-81-metal

## Card details

- Set: [Novelty/Commemorative Card]
- Number: #81
- Year: 1997
- Game: Basketball
- Rarity: Base
- Finish: Metal

## Market price

- Current raw value: $175

## Community grade population

- Scans: 1
- Average overall grade: 7.5 / 10
- Average corners: 7.0
- Average edges: 7.5
- Average surface: 8.0
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 7.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 8 | 100% | $175 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 100% of scans
- Minor Wear: 100% of scans
- Chipping: 100% of scans

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Kobe Bryant worth?

A raw (ungraded) Kobe Bryant from [Novelty/Commemorative Card] currently carries a market value of about $175. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Kobe Bryant cards get?

Across 1 community scans on ZeroPop, the Kobe Bryant averages a 7.5/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.0, edges 7.5, surface 8.0, centering 9.0.

### What are the most common defects on a Kobe Bryant?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Kobe Bryant cards are Whitening (100% of scans), Minor Wear (100% of scans), Chipping (100% of scans).

### Is the Kobe Bryant worth grading?

Whether the Kobe Bryant is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app