Bill Smith
1979 O-Pee-Chee · #242 · 1979
Bill Smith prices by grade
| Grade | Value | eBay |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $1.85 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 7 | $25.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 8 | $256.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 9 | $370.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| Grade 9.5 | $407.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 10 | $444.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| BGS 10 | $577.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| CGC 10 | $266.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| SGC 10 | $266.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
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Looking up the 1979 O-Pee-Chee Bill Smith #242? You're in the right place: this page tracks its market value across every major grade, starting around $1.85 raw, with live eBay listings to compare against.
Grading has a major impact on value: an ungraded copy is worth around $1.85, a PSA 9 around $370.00, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) around $444.00 and a pristine BGS 10 around $577.00. That's roughly a 240× premium for a gem-mint copy over raw — one of the clearest signals that condition-sensitive buyers dominate this card's market.
Use the grade table above to compare values across PSA, BGS, CGC and SGC, and the eBay links to find live listings. Scan your copy with Ripbin to track it in your locker.
About this card's market
Vintage cards from this era were printed long before collectors thought about preservation, so well-centered, sharp-cornered copies are genuinely scarce. That scarcity is what drives the gap between raw and graded prices.
Hockey cards trade in a tighter but dedicated market — key rookies and vintage stars hold value well.
Is it worth grading?
With raw copies near $1.85 and top grades reaching $444.00, grading a sharp copy of this card can clearly pay for itself — the spread comfortably covers a typical ~$25.00 grading fee. The catch: only submit copies with strong centering, clean corners, and unmarked surfaces, because anything below a 9 usually erases the math.
PSA remains the most liquid grading label in the hobby, while BGS (with its Black Label 10) and modern entrants CGC and SGC have growing followings — the table above shows how each label prices for this card.
Smart buying guide
Before buying a Bill Smith #242, compare several live listings — prices for the same card can vary widely depending on condition, seller reputation, and whether an auction is ending soon. The live eBay listings above update throughout the day.
If you own this card, scan it with Ripbin to add it to your locker — you'll see its value tracked over time, and other collectors can discover it and send bids.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much is the 1979 O-Pee-Chee Bill Smith #242 worth?
- An ungraded Bill Smith #242 is worth approximately $1.85, and a PSA 10 graded copy is around $444.00. Values change with the market — check the live eBay listings for current pricing.
- What is a PSA 10 Bill Smith worth?
- A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) Bill Smith from 1979 O-Pee-Chee is valued around $444.00.
- Is the Bill Smith #242 worth grading?
- Often yes — with raw copies around $1.85 and top grades near $444.00, a sharp copy can return well over the grading fee. Only submit copies with strong centering and clean corners.
- Where can I buy the Bill Smith #242 card?
- Bill Smith 1979 O-Pee-Chee cards are available on eBay — use the grade-specific links above to find current listings, or browse the live listings carousel on this page.
- What affects the value of the Bill Smith #242?
- Condition and grade matter most, followed by the player's performance and career trajectory. Parallel versions, print runs, and overall hobby demand also move the price.