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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.
1998 Skybox E-X Century KOBE BRYANT #10 PSA 9 NBA Los Angeles Lakers
$350
1996 Flair Showcase Kobe Bryant RC PSA 6 - Row 2 #31
$156
2000 Hoops Hot Prospects Kobe Bryant #46 PSA 9 Lakers RARE LOW POP GOLD
$160
2005-06 Topps Full Court Kobe Bryant Half Court Press 833/999 PSA 8 LA Lakers
$87
1999 TOPPS #125 KOBE BRYANT PSA 9
$75
1996-97 Upper Deck UD3 - Hardwood Prospects Kobe Bryant Psa 7 - Free Shipping
$80
2008 Upper Deck UD Premier Kobe Bryant /99 PSA 9 Pop 5, 1 Higher Mamba #14
$385
2014-15 PANINI PRIZM KOBE BRYANT FIREWORKS PRIZM REFRACTOR PSA 10 GEM MINT
$500
1997 TOPPS FINEST #262 KOBE BRYANT PSA 10 GEM MINT
$250
1996-97 Fleer Ultra - Kobe Bryant #52 PSA 8 NM-MT (RC) | Los Angeles Lakers
$77
2018 Panini Prizm - Kobe Bryant #15- PSA 9
$35
Fleer Force 1999-00 Operation Invasion Insert Kobe Bryant #3 Lakers PSA 8
$150
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.