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1996 Kobe Bryant #138
Graded value, population data, and live listings.
Value Range
Recent graded sale comps for the 1996 Kobe Bryant run from $1,800 to $11,800 depending on grader and grade. Shop this card on eBayHoodCar Fair Value · PSA 8
$1,800
avg of recent PSA 8 sales
97/100
Strong buy
Best live PSA 8 listing $1,050 is 42% below the sold average.
Good buy under $1,620Fair ≈ $1,800Rich over $2,016
About this card
The 1996-97 Topps Chrome Kobe Bryant #138 is the premier Kobe rookie card. The chrome finish makes flawless surfaces difficult to find, so gem-grade copies carry a substantial premium.
Price by grade
Graded prices reflect recent sale comps tracked by HoodCar across PSA, CGC, BGS and SGC. Population counts show how many copies exist at each grade — lower population at the top grades means a bigger premium.
| Grade | Population | Avg Value | Last Sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 840 | $11,800 | $12,500 |
| PSA 9 | 4233 | $4,500 | $8,888 |
| PSA 8 | 1394 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Live listings for this card
Graded copies currently tracked on the HoodCar floor. Prices update every 6 hours.
SkyBox 1996-97 SkyBox Premium New Editions Kobe Bryant RC #3 PSA 8
$1,050
1997 Topps Chrome Kobe Bryant #171 PSA 9
$240
AnotherTime Lot of 268 Basketball Cards Kobe Bryant Michael Jordan PSA Auto /8
$86
2003 UD Collectibles Lebron James Freshman Season Kobe Bryant #39 PSA 9 Rookie
$449
1998-99 Skybox E-X Century - Generation E-X Kobe Bryant #12 GE PSA 8
$700
Kobe Bryant 1996 Fleer Metal Rookie RC Lakers #181 PSA 7
$60
2003 TOPPS FINEST #88 KOBE BRYANT PSA 9
$90
1997 SKYBOX E-X2001 #8 KOBE BRYANT PSA 8
$189
1996 FLEER METAL KOBE BRYANT ROOKIE #181 PSA 8
$99
1998 Upper Deck Next Wave Kobe Bryant PSA 9 Pop 43 Only 128 Total Graded By PSA
$100
Topps 1999-00 Highlight Reels Kobe Bryant #HR4 Insert Hologram PSA 9 MINT
$249
1996-97 Fleer Metal - Kobe Bryant #181 (RC) PSA 8 🔥🔥🔥 REGRADE THIS CARD
$89
Frequently asked
How much is 1996 Kobe Bryant #138 worth?
Recent graded sale comps for the 1996 Kobe Bryant #138 run from $1,800 to $11,800 across grades. The PSA 8 averages about $1,800.
Is 1996 Kobe Bryant #138 a good buy right now?
The best live PSA 8 listing at $1,050 is 42% below its $1,800 sold average, a HoodCar Buy Score of 97/100 (Strong buy).
Which grade of 1996 Kobe Bryant #138 is the best value?
Lower grades start near $1,800; gem-mint examples reach $11,800. The jump between grades is where most of the value sits.