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1996 Kobe Bryant — Ultra Rookie Encore #266 — AI Pre-Grade 8.5
Sports card · Public PreGradeCards report · November 11, 2026
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8.5
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Front of card
Corners
8.5
Near MintEdges
8.5
Near MintSurface
9
MintCentering
7.5
ExcellentSide: Front (92%)Category: Card (100%)Damaged: OK (96%)Detection: 86% (Card)
Limiting factor
Centering is the weakest sub-grade at 7.5. PSA is strict; BGS/CGC moderate. Next concern: Edges 8.5
Surface inspection
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Centering Details
7.5
Saved Centering Score
7.5 / 10
Good centering
Centering overlay: green/red guides mark the measured printed borders; labels are the saved measurements.
Border Measurements
Saved L/R Ratio40/60
Saved T/B Ratio48/52
Left34px
Top52px
Right52px
Bottom56px
The card is shifted left horizontally and shifted up vertically relative to the image frame.
Normalized offsets: 0.0363, 0.0401, 0.0559, 0.0427
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
Good — 94/100The card is positioned flat against a clean cardboard surface, allowing for an unobstructed view of the edges and surface. Clean, direct lighting like this ensures the automated detection tools can accurately examine every detail.
Back of Card
9Mint
Corners
9
Edges
9
Surface
9
Centering
9
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
Centering risk for 10
BGS
8
Mint
Lowest sub-grade limiting factor
CGC
8
Mint
Technical accuracy high
Grade Forecast Comparison
PSA
8
BGS
8
SGC
8
CGC
8
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Submit or Sell Raw?
Net profit after grading fees, shipping, and insurance
Predicted 8 could net $51.01 after CGC fees, shipping, and insurance. Upside: if it grades 9, est. net $100.52.
Raw Value Est.
$39.99
Graded Value Est. (8)
$85.21
Upside if 9
$134.72
Net $100.52
| Company | Total Cost | Best Grade | Net Profit | ROI |
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| CGC Economy 90 working days | $34.20 | 8 | +$51.01 | 149.1% |
| 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 | $54.19 | 8 | +$31.02 | 57.2% |
| SGC Standard ($1,500) 40-50 business days active; raised from $15 on Sep 2 2026 | $64.20 | 8 | +$21.01 | 32.7% |
| TAG Standard 45 business days includes 1000-point Score + Card Rank; $1k coverage | $74.15 | 8 | +$11.06 | 14.9% |
| BGS Express 15 business days active via temporary submission form; includes subgrades | $94.15 | 8 | $-8.94 | -9.5% |
🎚️ What if it grades differently?
Hypothetical grade8.5
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: 2026-11-08
Mean
$189.26
Median
$39.99
Min
$18.00
Max
$2,000.00
Q1
$34.99
Q3
$120.28
Latest
$39.00
Price Trend
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$-0.1969/day
Trending down
30-Day Forecast
$33.09
Volatility
211%
Trend R²
1.0%
🏅 GradedLatest sale: 2026-11-07
Mean
$257.72
Median
$110.00
Min
$27.95
Max
$2,500.00
Q1
$69.99
Q3
$209.99
Latest
$234.13
Price Trend
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$-0.3353/day
Trending down
30-Day Forecast
$224.07
Volatility
185%
Trend R²
2.3%
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Live Market Comps
Recent sales & marketplace listings
5 soldMedian (USD): $45.007 activeAsking median: $48.00
Sold Price Distribution (USD)
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Sold Price Trend · 3 sales, 3 days
▲ +233.4% last 35 days
SOLD
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1996-97 Fleer Ultra Encore Rookie Kobe Bryant #266 RC Los Angeles Lakers Sold 2026-11-08 | $34.99 | Sold ↗ |
1996-97 Fleer Ultra - Encore Rookie Kobe Bryant #266 (RC) CREASES Sold 2026-11-05 | $20.00 | Sold ↗ |
ACTIVE
Live eBay Listings
| Listing | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
1996-97 Ultra Kobe Bryant #266 Lakers RC UngradedBINOBO | $45.00 | eBay ↗ |
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1996-97 Fleer Ultra Kobe Bryant #266 Rookie RC Mint Lakers HOF *358 UngradedBIN | $59.99 | eBay ↗ |
1996-97 Ultra Kobe Bryant #266 Lakers RC UngradedBINOBO | $45.00 | eBay ↗ |
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