Karl Malone
1990-91 Hoops Base Set · #21
$1.60est. value (ungraded)
Prices updated 2026-06-19
How much is the 1990-91 Hoops Base Set Karl Malone #21 worth?
The 1990-91 Hoops Base Set Karl Malone #21 is worth approximately $1.60 ungraded, with PSA 10 gem-mint copies selling for around $39.99 as of June 2026.
Karl Malone prices by grade
| Grade | Value | eBay |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $1.60 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 9 | $22.50 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 10 | $39.99 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
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Affiliate — we may earn a commission1990-91 Hoops Base Set Karl Malone #21 value & prices
Karl Malone #21 from 1990-91 Hoops Base Set is a card collectors search for regularly. Current market value sits near $1.60 for an ungraded copy.
Grading has a major impact on value: an ungraded copy is worth around $1.60, a PSA 9 around $22.50 and a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) around $39.99. That's roughly a 25× premium for a gem-mint copy over raw — one of the clearest signals that condition-sensitive buyers dominate this card's market.
Compare every grade in the price table above and tap through to active eBay listings. Add Karl Malone to your Ripbin locker to watch its value over time.
Is it worth grading?
The spread between raw ($1.60) and top-graded ($39.99) copies is fairly tight, so grading this card only makes financial sense for truly flawless copies — or for collectors who simply prefer slabbed cards for protection and display.
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.
Buying & selling tips
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much is the 1990-91 Hoops Base Set Karl Malone #21 worth?
- An ungraded Karl Malone #21 is worth approximately $1.60, and a PSA 10 graded copy is around $39.99. Values change with the market — check the live eBay listings for current pricing.
- What is a PSA 10 Karl Malone worth?
- A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) Karl Malone from 1990-91 Hoops Base Set is valued around $39.99.
- Is the Karl Malone #21 worth grading?
- Usually only for flawless copies: the spread between raw ($1.60) and graded ($39.99) is modest, so grading mainly adds protection and authenticity rather than profit.
- Where can I buy the Karl Malone #21 card?
- Karl Malone 1990-91 Hoops Base Set 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 Karl Malone #21?
- 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.