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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 eBayAbout 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.
1996 Upper Deck #58 Kobe Bryant Rookie PSA 7 Vintage RC Basketball Card (1415)
$50
1997 Hoops #75 Kobe Bryant PSA 5 Vintage NBA HOF Basketball Card (1411)
$29
1996 Upper Deck #58 Kobe Bryant Rookie PSA 7 Vintage RC Basketball Card
$60
2004-05 Black Diamond Kobe Bryant Game Used Jersey Los Angeles Lakers #BDJ-KB
$250
KOBE BRYANT 2000-01 Upper Deck Slam Flight Gear Yellow Game-Worn Patch PSA 8
$625
KOBE BRYANT 2017-18 National Treasures Century Game-Worn Patch 46/99 PSA 7
$650
2008 Upper Deck Radiance Auto Focus Kobe Bryant Lebron James 03/10 PSA 9 POP 1!!
$21,500
1996 Fleer Ultra Kobe Bryant RC #52 PSA 9 MINT 🔥📈🐐
$350
1997 SKYBOX Z-FORCE #195 KOBE BRYANT PSA 9
$99
1997 Skybox E-X2001 Kobe Bryant PSA 9 #8 Lakers HOF
$700
2000 Bowman's Best Kobe Bryant #75 PSA Graded Card Lakers NEW LABEL HOF GOAT
$100
1998-99 Topps #CC1 Kobe Bryant Coast To Coast Holo Foil RARE Lakers PSA 8 NM-MT
$280
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.
Is 1996 Kobe Bryant #138 a good buy right now?
There are no matched live listings to score right now.
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.