Kobe Bryant
1996 Fleer Metal · #181 · 1996
Kobe Bryant prices by grade
| Grade | Value | eBay |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $50.50 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 7 | $48.42 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 8 | $89.10 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 9 | $212.50 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| Grade 9.5 | $214.03 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 10 | $2,023.69 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| BGS 10 | $2,250.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| CGC 10 | $317.50 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| SGC 10 | $485.60 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
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Affiliate — we may earn a commission1996 Fleer Metal Kobe Bryant #181 value & prices
Kobe Bryant #181 from 1996 1996 Fleer Metal is a card collectors search for regularly. Current market value sits near $50.50 for an ungraded copy.
Graded copies command a clear premium — an ungraded copy is worth around $50.50, a PSA 9 around $212.50, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) around $2,023.69, a pristine BGS 10 around $2 and250.00. That's roughly a 40× premium for a gem-mint copy over raw — one of the clearest signals that condition-sensitive buyers dominate this card's market.
See the full grade ladder and current eBay listings above. Collectors use Ripbin to scan, value and trade cards like the Kobe Bryant.
About this card's market
Cards from this era were printed in enormous quantities during the hobby's boom years, so raw copies are plentiful — but strict grading separates the true gems from the masses, and top grades remain hard to pull off.
The basketball card market rewards star power — top players' cards consistently outperform the broader market.
Is it worth grading?
With raw copies near $50.50 and top grades reaching $2,023.69, grading a sharp copy of this card can clearly pay for itself — the spread comfortably covers a typical ~$25.00 grading fee. The catch: only submit copies with strong centering, clean corners, and unmarked surfaces, because anything below a 9 usually erases the math.
PSA remains the most liquid grading label in the hobby, while BGS (with its Black Label 10) and modern entrants CGC and SGC have growing followings — the table above shows how each label prices for this card.
How to buy this card
Before buying a Kobe Bryant #181, compare several live listings — prices for the same card can vary widely depending on condition, seller reputation, and whether an auction is ending soon. The live eBay listings above update throughout the day.
Selling? List smart: photograph corners and surface clearly, state the condition honestly, and price against the grade table above. Or scan it into your Ripbin locker and let bids come to you.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much is the 1996 Fleer Metal Kobe Bryant #181 worth?
- An ungraded Kobe Bryant #181 is worth approximately $50.50, and a PSA 10 graded copy is around $2,023.69. Values change with the market — check the live eBay listings for current pricing.
- What is a PSA 10 Kobe Bryant worth?
- A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) Kobe Bryant from 1996 Fleer Metal is valued around $2,023.69.
- Is the Kobe Bryant #181 worth grading?
- Often yes — with raw copies around $50.50 and top grades near $2,023.69, a sharp copy can return well over the grading fee. Only submit copies with strong centering and clean corners.
- Where can I buy the Kobe Bryant #181 card?
- Kobe Bryant 1996 Fleer Metal cards are available on eBay — use the grade-specific links above to find current listings, or browse the live listings carousel on this page.
- What affects the value of the Kobe Bryant #181?
- Condition and grade matter most, followed by the player's performance and career trajectory. Parallel versions, print runs, and overall hobby demand also move the price.