Kobe Bryant
1998 Topps Kick Start · #KS2 · 1998
Kobe Bryant prices by grade
| Grade | Value | eBay |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $99.94 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 7 | $73.24 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 8 | $120.22 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 9 | $218.23 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| Grade 9.5 | $240.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 10 | $780.29 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| BGS 10 | $1,014.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| CGC 10 | $468.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| SGC 10 | $316.83 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
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How much is the 1998 Topps Kick Start Kobe Bryant #KS2 worth? Raw, ungraded copies sell for around $99.94, while graded examples can be worth significantly more. This Basketball card is part of the 1998 Topps Kick Start set.
Grading has a major impact on value: an ungraded copy is worth around $99.94, a PSA 9 around $218.23, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) around $780.29, a pristine BGS 10 around $1 and014.00. That's roughly a 7.8× 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.
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 $99.94 and top grades reaching $780.29, 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.
How to buy this card
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.
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 1998 Topps Kick Start Kobe Bryant #KS2 worth?
- An ungraded Kobe Bryant #KS2 is worth approximately $99.94, and a PSA 10 graded copy is around $780.29. 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 1998 Topps Kick Start is valued around $780.29.
- Is the Kobe Bryant #KS2 worth grading?
- Often yes — with raw copies around $99.94 and top grades near $780.29, 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 #KS2 card?
- Kobe Bryant 1998 Topps Kick Start 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 #KS2?
- 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.