Basketball
Kobe Bryant 1996 #55 SkyBox Premium
1996 · Premium · #55 · 59 sold comps
8
AI pre-grade
Kobe’s 1996 SkyBox Premium rookie — the Mamba’s first flagship card.
Corners
8.5
Edges
8
Surface
8
Centering
9.5
L/R · T/B
46/54 · 50/50
Est. value
$50
Theme Color
Grade Analysis Complete
Your card has been professionally graded
8
Corners, edges, surface & centering — powered by computer vision. Combined front & back AI assessment.
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Front of card
Corners
8.5
Near MintEdges
8
Near MintSurface
8
Near MintCentering
9.5
MintSide: Front (92%)Category: Card (100%)Damaged: OK (52%)Detection: 82% (Card)
Limiting factor
Surface is the weakest sub-grade at 8.0. SGC is strict; hurts all companies. Next concern: Edges 8.0
Surface inspection
Surface Lab
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Centering Details
9.5
Saved Centering Score
9.5 / 10
Excellent centering
Centering overlay: crosshair marks the measured card center; labels are the saved printed borders.
Border Measurements
Saved L/R Ratio46/54
Saved T/B Ratio50/50
Left59px
Top58px
Right69px
Bottom57px
The card is shifted left horizontally and shifted down vertically relative to the image frame.
Normalized offsets: 0.0387, 0.0303, 0.0455, 0.0297
Border widths as a fraction of the card's full dimension (0.05 = 5%). Lower = tighter.
Analysis Images
Original Image
Cropped Card
Centering Overlay
Back Image
PGC Slab
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Image Quality Analysis
Fair — 68/100Blown / glare
Deep shadow
GlareLighting: uneven
Photo issues
- glare_reflection
- uneven lighting / shadow across part of the card
- blown-out highlights on the bottom-right — glare is hiding detail
Visible card condition
- bottom edge chipping
- bottom right corner whitening
There is noticeable glare and sheen washing over the lower right portion of the surface from lighting situated to the right, which may limit how accurately surface details can be evaluated. To improve your photo, diffuse your light source or angle it away from the right to eliminate reflective glare. Ensuring soft, even illumination helps our card-detection system clearly analyze the entire card surface.
Back of Card
8.5Near Mint
Corners
8.5
Edges
8.5
Surface
8.5
Centering
9.5
Hybrid Grade Forecast™
Based on our AI sub-grade analysis, here is how we expect this card to perform across major grading companies.
PSA
8
NM-MT
Strong candidate
SGC
7
NM-MT
Surface wear detected
CGC
8
Mint
Technical accuracy high
Grade Forecast Comparison
PSA
8
BGS
8
SGC
7
CGC
8
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Submit or Sell Raw?
Net profit after grading fees, shipping, and insurance
Predicted 8 could net $124.75 after CGC fees, shipping, and insurance. Upside: if it grades 9, est. net $204.73.
Raw Value Est.
$50.00
Graded Value Est. (8)
$159.95
Upside if 9
$239.92
Net $204.73
| Company | Total Cost | Best Grade | Net Profit | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC Economy 90 working days | $35.20 | 8 | +$124.75 | 354.4% |
| PSA Value 90-100 business days reopened Oct 29 2026 at $39.99 (was $32.99 pre-pause); new Value subs queue behind existing backlog; max insured $500 | $55.19 | 8 | +$104.76 | 189.8% |
| TAG Standard 45 business days includes 1000-point Score + Card Rank; $1k coverage | $75.15 | 8 | +$84.80 | 112.8% |
| BGS Express 15 business days active via temporary submission form; includes subgrades | $95.15 | 8 | +$64.80 | 68.1% |
| SGC Standard ($1,500) 40-50 business days active; raised from $15 on Sep 2 2026 | $65.20 | 7 | +$30.77 | 47.2% |
🎚️ What if it grades differently?
Hypothetical grade8.0
Grading company & tier
Graded value
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Net after fees
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ROI
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*Estimates use live marketplace data and current service-tier fees from each grading company. Paused tiers are marked. Turnaround times are estimates published by the grading companies and may vary.
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Market Price Analysis
Aggregated from eBay, COMC, Beckett & more
📦 Raw / UngradedLatest sale: 2026-06-13
Mean
$56.13
Median
$50.00
Min
$33.00
Max
$99.99
Q1
$39.99
Q3
$72.21
Latest
$39.99
Price Trend
↘
$-0.4305/day
Trending down
30-Day Forecast
$37.08
Volatility
38%
Trend R²
9.9%
🏅 GradedLatest sale: 2026-10-18
Mean
$607.04
Median
$159.95
Min
$29.99
Max
$4,600.00
Q1
$100.47
Q3
$416.50
Latest
$309.17
Price Trend
↗
+$3.0103/day
Trending up
30-Day Forecast
$399.48
Volatility
159%
Trend R²
8.8%
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Live Market Comps
Recent sales & marketplace listings
Graded Prices (by Grader)
psa5: $66.005.5: $87.996: $64.067: $110.258: $117.10 ←8.5: $309.179: $2,829.4810: $1,833.51
bgs7.5: $75.008.5: $72.009: $1,306.609.5: $741.45
sgc6: $32.008: $92.42 ←8.5: $133.329: $161.699.5: $475.0010: $1,030.00
59 soldMedian (USD): $50.0050 activeAsking median (USD): $75.00
Sold Price Distribution (USD)
28
13
4
2
1
1
1
Sold Price Trend · 26 sales, 20 days
▲ +14.6% last 31 days
SOLD
Recent Sold Comps
| Listing | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
1996 skybox premium #55 Kobe Bryant Rc | $14.25 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 (RC) Sold 2026-10-08 | $18.99 | Sold ↗ |
SkyBox 1996-97 SkyBox Premium Kobe Bryant Lakers #55 Rookie Base Card Sold 2026-10-09 | $25.00 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 Rookie | $29.99 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 Rookie Card | $31.99 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 SkyBox Premium #55 Kobe Bryant NBA Rookie Card Lakers RC HOF Sold 2026-10-04 | $34.00 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 (RC) Sold 2026-10-18 | $35.00 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 Rookie Card | $36.99 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium Basketball #55 Kobe Bryant Rookie Card RC Lakers Sold 2026-10-20 | $39.00 | Sold ↗ |
Kobe Bryant 1996 Skybox Premium Rookie #55 | $39.99 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 SkyBox Premium Kobe Bryant #55 Rookie Card RC Los Angeles Lakers HOF Sold 2026-10-16 | $40.88 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 (RC) Sold 2026-10-05 | $42.00 | Sold ↗ |
SkyBox 1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant RC Rookie Base #55 Lakers Sold 2026-11-02 | $43.99 | Sold ↗ |
SkyBox 1996-97 SkyBox Premium Kobe Bryant Rookie #55 Los Angeles Lakers Sold 2026-11-02 | $44.99 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 Rookie Card | $44.99 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 (RC) Sold 2026-10-13 | $45.00 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 (RC) Sold 2026-10-03 | $45.00 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant #55 RC Lakers Sold 2026-10-14 | $46.95 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 (RC) Sold 2026-10-02 | $49.00 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 (RC) Rookie Lakers Sold 2026-10-19 | $49.99 | Sold ↗ |
SkyBox 1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant Rookie Base Set Lakers #55 Card Sold 2026-10-30 | $50.00 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 (RC) Sold 2026-10-23 | $50.00 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant Rookie RC #55 Lakers Sold 2026-10-08 | $50.00 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 Rookie RC | $50.00 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant Rookie RC #55 Lakers Sold 2026-10-05 | $51.00 | Sold ↗ |
NBA 1996-97 Skybox Premium KOBE BRYANT Los Angeles Lakers #55 ROOKIE CARD💎🎤🔥 Sold 2026-10-24 | $53.00 | Sold ↗ |
Kobe Bryant 1996 SkyBox Premium Kobe Bryant #55 Lakers Rookie RC PLEASE READ!! | $54.99 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium KOBE BRYANT Rookie RC #55 - Los Angeles Lakers Sold 2026-10-06 | $55.00 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant Rookie RC #55 Lakers Sold 2026-10-17 | $59.00 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant Rookie RC #55 Lakers | $59.99 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 SkyBox Premium #55 Kobe Bryant | $60.00 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant #55 RC Los Angeles Lakers RW3 Sold 2026-10-17 | $65.00 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 (RC) | $65.00 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 SkyBox Premium Kobe Bryant #55 RC | $69.00 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 SkyBox Premium Los Angeles Lakers Team Set(B) w/ Kobe Bryant RC 55 & 203 | $69.99 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 (RC) Sold 2026-10-29 | $74.99 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 (RC) | $75.00 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant Rookie Lakers RC #55 Lakers | $76.00 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 Rookie Card (RC) | $79.99 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant #55 Rookie RC HOF 4g0 | $80.15 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant #55 Rookie RC HOF 0k52 | $87.08 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 (RC) Sold 2026-10-09 | $99.99 | Sold ↗ |
SkyBox Premium 1996 Rookie Kobe Bryant #55 Los Angeles Lakers NBA Card | $100.00 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant #55 Rookie RC HOF 08cx | $113.24 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 SkyBox Premium KOBE BRYANT “ROOKIE CARD” RC #55 LAKERS 🔥HOF🔥 Sold 2026-10-25 | $124.50 | Sold ↗ |
SkyBox 1996-97 SkyBox Premium Kobe Bryant #55 Rookie Base Los Angeles Lakers Sold 2026-10-16 | $140.00 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 (RC) | $150.00 | Sold ↗ |
KOBE ROOKIE🔥1996-97 SKYBOX PREMIUM #55🔥KOBE BRYANT 🏀 Los Angeles Lakers | $199.99 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Kobe Bryant Skybox Premium #55 Gem Mint 10 RC Rookie LA Lakers | $224.99 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 SkyBox Premium #55 Kobe Bryant | $342.03 | Sold ↗ |
ACTIVE
Live eBay Listings
| Listing | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 (RC) Rookie Card UngradedBIN | $49.99 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 SkyBox Premium #55 Kobe Bryant UngradedBIN | $49.99 | eBay ↗ |
SkyBox 1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant Lakers Rookie Base Card #55 UngradedBINOBO | $50.00 | eBay ↗ |
Kobe Bryant 1996 SkyBox Premium Kobe Bryant #55 Lakers Rookie RC PLEASE READ!! UngradedBIN | $54.99 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant Rookie Card #55 UngradedBIN | $59.95 | eBay ↗ |
SkyBox 1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant #55 Los Angeles Lakers Card UngradedBIN | $59.99 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant Rookie RC #55 Lakers UngradedBINOBO | $59.99 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant #55 RC Lakers 🔥🔥🏀 HOF UngradedBINOBO | $59.99 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 SkyBox Premium #55 Kobe Bryant Rookie Card RC UngradedBINOBO | $60.00 | eBay ↗ |
Kobe Bryant 1996-97 SkyBox Premium Rookie RC #55 Los Angeles Lakers Hall of Fame UngradedBINOBO | $64.99 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 (RC) UngradedBINOBO | $65.00 | eBay ↗ |
Kobe Bryant 1996-97 Skybox Premium #55 RC UngradedBIN | $65.00 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 (RC) UngradedBINOBO | $65.00 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 Rookie RC UngradedBIN | $66.00 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 (RC) UngradedBINOBO | $68.97 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant #55 Rookie RC HOF 00d2 UngradedBIN | $69.83 | eBay ↗ |
🏀 🐍 1996-97 SkyBox Premium Kobe Bryant Rookie RC #55 – Near Mint – Lakers UngradedBINOBO | $69.99 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 SkyBox Premium Los Angeles Lakers Team Set(B) w/ Kobe Bryant RC 55 & 203 UngradedBINOBO | $69.99 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 SkyBox Premium #55 Kobe Bryant Rookie Card RC UngradedBINOBO | $70.00 | eBay ↗ |
SkyBox 1996-97 SkyBox Premium Kobe Bryant Lakers #55 Rookie Base Card UngradedBINOBO | $70.00 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Kobe Bryant Skybox Premium RC Card #55 Lakers HOF ROOKIE UngradedBINOBO | $74.99 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium #55 Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers RC Rookie HOF MVP UngradedBINOBO | $74.99 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium KOBE BRYANT Rookie Basketball Card RC #55 LA Lakers HOF UngradedBIN | $75.00 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant #55 Rookie RC HOF j3z UngradedBIN | $75.00 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 SKYBOX PREMIUM ROOKIE #55 KOBE BRYANT (EX) KB2 UngradedBINOBO | $79.99 | eBay ↗ |
Kobe Bryant 1996-97 Skybox Premium 55 RC UngradedBINOBO | $79.99 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 Rookie Card (RC) UngradedBINOBO | $79.99 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 Rookie (RC) LAKERS UngradedBIN | $80.00 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 (RC) UngradedBIN | $80.00 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant #55 Rookie RC HOF 4g0 UngradedBIN | $80.15 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 SkyBox Premium #55 Kobe Bryant RC (Rookie Card) Los Angeles Lakers UngradedBINOBO | $83.84 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant #55 Rookie RC HOF READ qr3 UngradedBIN | $87.08 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant #55 Rookie RC HOF 0k52 UngradedBIN | $87.08 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant #55 Rookie RC HOF 19uj UngradedBIN | $92.83 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant Rookie RC #55 Lakers UngradedBINOBO | $99.99 | eBay ↗ |
SkyBox Premium 1996 Rookie Kobe Bryant #55 Los Angeles Lakers NBA Card UngradedBINOBO | $100.00 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 Rookie Card UngradedBINOBO | $100.00 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 (RC) UngradedBINOBO | $100.00 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 SkyBox Premium #55 Kobe Bryant UngradedBINOBO | $101.15 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant #55 Rookie RC HOF 1eg4 UngradedBIN | $114.68 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant #55 Rookie RC HOF 0iv2 UngradedBIN | $120.00 | eBay ↗ |
SkyBox Premium Kobe Bryant #55 Los Angeles Lakers Base Set Rookie Card 1996-97 UngradedBINOBO | $130.00 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium Kobe Bryant RC #55 BEAUTIFUL!!!! UngradedBINOBO | $145.00 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 (RC) UngradedBIN | $150.00 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Skybox Premium - Kobe Bryant #55 Rookie 🔥 UngradedBINOBO | $169.00 | eBay ↗ |
KOBE ROOKIE🔥1996-97 SKYBOX PREMIUM #55🔥KOBE BRYANT 🏀 Los Angeles Lakers UngradedBINOBO | $199.99 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Kobe Bryant Skybox Premium #55 Gem Mint 10 RC Rookie LA Lakers NewBIN | $224.99 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Kobe Bryant Skybox Premium #55 Gem Mint 10 RC Rookie LA Lakers NewBIN | $224.99 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 SkyBox Premium #55 Kobe Bryant UngradedBIN | $342.03 | eBay ↗ |
SkyBox 1996 Fleer/SkyBox Premium Kobe Bryant Rookie #55 Lakers NBA Card UngradedBINOBO | $575.00 | eBay ↗ |
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Use even, shadow-free lighting
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