Kobe Bryant
1997 Flair Showcase · #18 · 1997
Kobe Bryant prices by grade
| Grade | Value | eBay |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $35.36 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 7 | $42.52 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 8 | $61.47 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 9 | $99.84 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| Grade 9.5 | $184.98 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 10 | $480.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| BGS 10 | $624.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| CGC 10 | $288.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| SGC 10 | $288.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
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The 1997 Flair Showcase Kobe Bryant #18 is a Basketball card (Row 3 parallel) released in 1997. In ungraded condition it carries an estimated value of about $35.36, with professionally graded copies commanding more.
Graded copies command a clear premium — an ungraded copy is worth around $35.36, a PSA 9 around $99.84, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) around $480.00 and a pristine BGS 10 around $624.00. That's roughly a 14× premium for a gem-mint copy over raw — one of the clearest signals that condition-sensitive buyers dominate this card's market.
Compare every grade in the price table above and tap through to active eBay listings. Add Kobe Bryant to your Ripbin locker to watch its value over time.
Collector's notes
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.
Basketball cards have been one of the hobby's strongest categories, with rookie cards and flagship sets like Prizm leading demand.
Is it worth grading?
With raw copies near $35.36 and top grades reaching $480.00, 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.
When choosing a grader, PSA slabs typically resell fastest, BGS rewards truly pristine copies, and SGC/CGC offer faster turnarounds — compare each label's value in the grade table above.
Smart buying guide
The fastest way to gauge the real market for this card is to scan the live eBay listings above: look at the spread between auction and Buy-It-Now prices, and check sold history before paying top dollar.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much is the 1997 Flair Showcase Kobe Bryant #18 worth?
- An ungraded Kobe Bryant #18 is worth approximately $35.36, and a PSA 10 graded copy is around $480.00. 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 1997 Flair Showcase is valued around $480.00.
- Is the Kobe Bryant #18 worth grading?
- Often yes — with raw copies around $35.36 and top grades near $480.00, 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 #18 card?
- Kobe Bryant 1997 Flair Showcase 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 #18?
- 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.