1997-98 Score Board Players Club Kobe Bryant #8
Kobe Bryant · Score Board · Base / Parallel (Players Club Platinum)
Player
Kobe Bryant
Set
1997-98 Score Board Players Club basketball
Year
1997
Card #
8
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) Estimated. The card exhibits surface hazing, soft corners, and significant edge whitening visible along the right border.
Category
Base / Parallel (Players Club Platinum)
Manufacturer
Score Board
Demand Level
Moderate. While Kobe Bryant remains the most collected basketball player after Michael Jordan, unlicensed cards like Score Board generally see lower demand than official NBA-licensed products like Topps Chrome or SkyBox.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $15-25, PSA 7: $30-45, PSA 8: $60-80. Highly unlikely to reach PSA 9/10 due to surface wear.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of this card typically sell for $5 to $12 depending on the foil version (Gold vs Platinum). PSA 8 copies have recently sold in the $50-$70 range, while lower grades often sell for less than the cost of the grading fee.
Description
Featured is a 1997-98 Score Board Players Club Kobe Bryant card. The card depicts a young Kobe Bryant in his iconic #8 purple Lakers jersey attempting a jump shot. The design features a gold-foil stamped nameplate at the bottom and a 'Players Club 1997' logo in the top left corner. Score Board was a prominent manufacturer known for unlicensed sets that utilized professional photography but lacked official NBA logos on jerseys.
Key Features
Second-year card of NBA legend Kobe Bryant; Features the iconic Players Club foil branding; Highly collectible due to Kobe's global market demand despite being an unlicensed product.
Authenticity Indicators
Score Board cards from this era are rarely counterfeited due to their lower market value compared to Topps or Upper Deck, however, the foil stamping and card stock texture are consistent with authentic 1997 production. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant whitening on the right-hand edge; Rounded/soft corners at the top left and bottom right; Visible surface scratching or 'cloudiness' in the glossy finish; Centering appears slightly shifted to the right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction or Buy It Now) is the best platform for this specific card to reach the widest audience of Kobe collectors. Local card shows may offer quick sales for low dollar amounts.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading will exceed the market value of the card at the resulting grade. List as '1997 Score Board Kobe Bryant' and include high-quality photos out of any sleeves to show the edges clearly. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader using eBay standard envelope for low-cost tracking.