Charles Barkley
1996 Topps Chrome Season's Best · #9 · 1998
Charles Barkley prices by grade
| Grade | Value | eBay |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $3.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 8 | $11.06 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 9 | $25.25 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| Grade 9.5 | $38.97 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 10 | $98.58 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| BGS 10 | $128.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| CGC 10 | $59.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| SGC 10 | $59.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
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The 1998 1996 Topps Chrome Season's Best Charles Barkley #9 is a Basketball card released in 1998. In ungraded condition it carries an estimated value of about $3.00, with professionally graded copies commanding more.
Condition is everything here — an ungraded copy is worth around $3.00, a PSA 9 around $25.25, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) around $98.58 and a pristine BGS 10 around $128.00. That's roughly a 33× 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.
Collector's notes
Cards from this era were printed in enormous quantities during the hobby's boom years, so raw copies are plentiful — but strict grading separates the true gems from the masses, and top grades remain hard to pull off.
The basketball card market rewards star power — top players' cards consistently outperform the broader market.
Is it worth grading?
With raw copies near $3.00 and top grades reaching $98.58, 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.
Buying & selling tips
Before buying a Charles Barkley #9, 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 1998 1996 Topps Chrome Season's Best Charles Barkley #9 worth?
- An ungraded Charles Barkley #9 is worth approximately $3.00, and a PSA 10 graded copy is around $98.58. Values change with the market — check the live eBay listings for current pricing.
- What is a PSA 10 Charles Barkley worth?
- A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) Charles Barkley from 1996 Topps Chrome Season's Best is valued around $98.58.
- Is the Charles Barkley #9 worth grading?
- Often yes — with raw copies around $3.00 and top grades near $98.58, a sharp copy can return well over the grading fee. Only submit copies with strong centering and clean corners.
- Where can I buy the Charles Barkley #9 card?
- Charles Barkley 1996 Topps Chrome Season's Best 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 Charles Barkley #9?
- 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.