Kobe Bryant
Topps (Sports Trading Card) • 1997-98 Topps Gold Label
Card Type
Player Card / Insert
Set & Number
1997-98 Topps Gold Label - 138
Rarity
Class 1 (Base Tier)
Edition & Language
Standard (Class 1) • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM)
Estimated Market Value
$40 - $60 (Raw); $150 - $250 (PSA 9); $1,000+ (PSA 10)
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell between $35 and $65 depending on surface humidity/refractor quality. PSA 9 examples have recently sold in the $180-$220 range.
Condition Details
Surface appears clean with strong luster. Visible top-to-bottom centering bias (bottom-heavy). Edges and corners appear sharp through the image perspective, though standard minor chrome surface scratching may be present upon magnification.
Grading Recommendation
Highly recommended if the surface is free of 'green' tint or heavy scratching. Topps Gold Label is notoriously difficult to grade due to the high-gloss finish; a PSA 10 carry a massive premium, making it worth the attempt if the card is pack-fresh.
Card Description
Features Kobe Bryant in his early years with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Class 1 version is the base of the set, featuring a gold-toned photographic background and a high-gloss finish.
Notable Features
Features a full-bleed chromium finish with refractive gold property. This is the Class 1 version (noted on the back of the card); Class 2 and 3 versions are significantly rarer and more valuable.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Topps Gold Label stock. Correct font style for the nameplate and logo. Refractive pattern responds to light in the correct spectrum for late-90s Topps chrome technology.
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