Bobby Shantz

1952 Topps Bobby Shantz #219 value & prices

The 1952 Topps Bobby Shantz #219 is a Baseball card released in 1952. In ungraded condition it carries an estimated value of about $43.37, with professionally graded copies commanding more.

Graded copies command a clear premium — an ungraded copy is worth around $43.37, a PSA 9 around $1,494.07, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) around $9,953.10, a pristine BGS 10 around $12 and939.00. That's roughly a 229× premium for a gem-mint copy over raw — one of the clearest signals that condition-sensitive buyers dominate this card's market.

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Collector's notes

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.

Baseball remains the hobby's most tradition-rich category, where rookie cards, flagship Topps issues, and low-population grades anchor long-term demand.

Is it worth grading?

With raw copies near $43.37 and top grades reaching $9,953.10, 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.

When choosing a grader, PSA slabs typically resell fastest, BGS rewards truly pristine copies, and SGC/CGC offer faster turnarounds — compare each label's value in the grade table above.

Smart buying guide

Before buying a Bobby Shantz #219, 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.

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