Topps used to have a practical monopoly on sports cards, which led to a ruling in 1965 that changed how trading cards are viewed by the government. 1996-97 Topps Chrome Kobe Bryant Rookie Card #138. $5.25 shipping. Kobe Bean Bryant (August 23, 1978 - January 26, 2020) was a high school phenom who was the Number 1 high school basketball player in the country and the recipient of the 1996 Naismith Prep Player of the Year as he averaged 30.8 points, 12 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 4.0 steals in his senior season. It is serial numbered to 75. The imagery on this card is one of the more exciting of Bryant's rookies as it shows him going up for a reverse slam. Serial Numbered to just 100, PSA has only graded this card 5 times and a 9 is the highest grade. This example that went up for sale at a Goldin auction was marked as #01, which likely added to its allure and contributed to it taking $133,200 when the hammer finally fell. View BGS population. Topps also gave us Finest and the Gold Atomic Refractor parallel. Because of the vibrant design, heavy foil finish, incredible artwork, unmatched player photos, and limited print run, PMGs have hobbyists worldwide wanting to add these to their collections. There are many coveted player cards in the Metal Universe set. This leaves them with higher overall mint percentages if you look at the PSA pop reports. The BGS 9.5 gem mint grade also drives the card's value up and makes it a worthy addition to any Kobe card collection. PSA graded fifteen of Kobes Fusion basketball cards, with five grading gem mint 10, six mint 9, three NM-MT 8, and one authenticated. The value of Kobes High Voltage 500 card is between $6,700 $13,650, depending on the condition. Because of the oval die-cut shape, the Jambalaya card doesnt have corners, which makes them easier to find in near-perfect conditions. Of the three from this set, this one is my favorite because I think the imagery is much more exciting than on the others. Flair Showcase followed up their 1996 designs with a similar in-action gameplay look, but lacking the large portrait. It should be noted this was during peak values in early 2021 during a historic Goldin Auction. On 2/19/2022 a PSA 10 sold for $360,000. PSA graded 23 of Kobes PMG cards, with three grading NM_MT 8, one PSA 7, one PSA 6, and the remaining PSA 5 or less. Inserted into 2009 SP Game Used hobby boxes, this iconic Logo Men insert set featured Kobe and was serial numbered to just 11. Secondly, the designs are pretty impressive, with an entire foil-type front, and the refractor finish gives them a massive eye appeal. Due to the foil finish, cards are often found with wear and tear on the edges, making them difficult to grade. This website uses technologies such as cookies to provide you a better user experience. The value for a PSA 10 Bowman's Best Kobe Bryant rookie card has fluctuated between $100 and $7,500 over the past two years. The value of a Playmaker Theatre Kobe Bryant card is between $8,000 $33,000, depending on the condition. While it is unknown just how many Star Rubies were printed, a safe estimate is between 100 and 250 according to some hobby discussion. Intimidation Nation inserts are found in 1:360 packs of 1998 Skybox Premium hobby boxes or one per case. Judging by the grades PSA is giving these inserts, they must be very prone to chipping as a majority of the cards were given a PSA 8 Near Mint designation.
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