John Unitas

1957 Topps John Unitas #138 value & prices

John Unitas #138 from 1957 1957 Topps is a card collectors search for regularly. Current market value sits near $307.22 for an ungraded copy.

Graded copies command a clear premium — an ungraded copy is worth around $307.22, a PSA 9 around $9,308.36, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) around $62,036.81, a pristine BGS 10 around $80 and648.00. That's roughly a 202× 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

As a vintage issue, condition is everything — most surviving copies show wear from decades of handling, which is why high-grade examples command such dramatic premiums over raw copies.

Football card values track quarterback play and breakout seasons closely — key rookies and star players see the most action.

Is it worth grading?

With raw copies near $307.22 and top grades reaching $62,036.81, 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

The fastest way to gauge the real market for this card is to scan the live eBay listings above: look at the spread between auction and Buy-It-Now prices, and check sold history before paying top dollar.

Selling? List smart: photograph corners and surface clearly, state the condition honestly, and price against the grade table above. Or scan it into your Ripbin locker and let bids come to you.