Kobe Bryant
Basketball • 1997-98 Fleer Ultra
Sport & Year
Basketball • 1997
Brand & Set
Fleer - 1997-98 Fleer Ultra
Card Number
#88
Card Type
Veteran / Second Year
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25; PSA 8: $25 - $40; PSA 9: $60 - $100; PSA 10: $300 - $500
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $10–$20 on eBay. Recent PSA 9 sales range around $75-$90, while PSA 10 copies reach upwards of $350-$450 depending on market demand for early Kobe Bryant cards.
Condition Details
The card is viewed through a binder sleeve/toploader which creates glare and minor blur. Edges appear reasonably sharp, though left/right centering seems slightly offset to the right. Slight softness visible at top edges.
Grading Recommendation
Grading is recommended only if the card is in pristine condition (potential PSA 9 or 10), as the value jump to PSA 10 is substantial. Given the minor surface/centering imperfections visible, grading might result in a 7 or 8, which barely covers grading fees.
Card Description
Features Kobe Bryant in his Los Angeles Lakers purple and gold jersey driving to the basket. The card features a purple and gold frame around the central action photo with 'LOS ANGELES LAKERS' vertically on the left side and 'KOBE BRYANT' at the bottom.
Notable Features
Second-year early career card of Hall of Famer and NBA legend Kobe Bryant; classic Fleer Ultra design with metallic foil lettering.
Authentication Notes
Card appears to be an authentic 1997-98 Fleer Ultra issue. Original card stock texture, foil stamping, and image resolution are consistent with authentic releases.
Scanned: 2026-07-27T07:52:41.231688