GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Statistics About The Most Expensive Kobe Bryant Cards
The most expensive Kobe Bryant card sold for over $1.7 million in January 2021.
In this post, we explore the astronomical rise in value of Kobe Bryant trading cards, ranging from remarkable auction sales to significant price surges in the aftermath of his tragic passing. From rookie cards to autographed gems, the market for Kobe Bryant memorabilia has reached unprecedented heights, with collectors shelling out millions for the most coveted pieces. Let’s take a closer look at the mind-blowing statistics behind the most expensive Kobe Bryant cards in the market today.
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"The value of Kobe Bryant rookie cards increased by over 700% between 2020 and 2021."
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"A Kobe Bryant 2008-09 Exquisite Collection Patch Autograph fetched $1.8 million in a private sale facilitated by PWCC Marketplace."
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"The price of Kobe Bryant cards surged nearly 500% following his tragic passing in January 2020."
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"A 1996-97 Kobe Bryant SkyBox E-X2000 Credentials #30/499 graded PSA 10 sold for around $650,000 at Goldin Auctions."
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"A Kobe Bryant 1997-98 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Green #81 sold for $2 million in a private transaction."
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"A BGS 9.5 graded 1996-97 Kobe Bryant E-X2000 Credentials sold for $900,000 in 2021."
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"A 1997 Kobe Bryant Metal Universe Championship PMG sold for $950,000."
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"A Kobe Bryant 1996-97 Topps Chrome #138 PSA 10 typically sells for over $500,000."
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"The highest priced Kobe Bryant autographed card from Panini’s Flawless set sold for $800,000."
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"Prices for Kobe Bryant insert cards (non-rookies) have increased by 100% from 2020 to 2021."
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"A 1996 Kobe Bryant Ultra Platinum Medallion PSA 10 sold for $120,000 in 2022."
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"Kobe Bryant’s 1996-97 Topps Finest Gold Refractor #269 can easily command prices north of $200,000 in mint condition."
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"Kobe Bryant autographed cards generally start at around $1,000 but can climb up to over $50,000 depending on the rarity and condition."
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"Approximate count of Kobe autographed cards in circulation is estimated to be around 10,000."
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"The most expensive Kobe Bryant card ever sold was a 1996-97 Topps Chrome Refractors Kobe Bryant RC #138, which fetched $1.795 million in a Goldin Auctions sale in March 2021."
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"During a boom in the sports card market in early 2020, the average price of high-grade Kobe Bryant cards increased by 150%."
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"A Kobe Bryant 2009-10 Panini National Treasures Century Gold Kobe Bryant #24 sold for $2.3 million in May 2022."
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"Panini’s 2012-13 National Treasures Kobe Bryant Logoman 1/1 sold for nearly $1 million in 2021."
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"Kobe Bryant’s highest bid rookie card auctions crossed $1.5 million in several cases in 2021 alone."
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"Kobe Bryant’s most popular rookie card, the 1996-97 Topps #138 PSA 10, has a population of just 63."
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