Karl Malone
1997 Topps Chrome Season's Best · #16 · 1997
Karl Malone prices by grade
| Grade | Value | eBay |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $4.80 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 8 | $15.75 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 9 | $29.24 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| Grade 9.5 | $40.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 10 | $41.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| BGS 10 | $53.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
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How much is the 1997 Topps Chrome Season's Best Karl Malone #16 worth? Raw, ungraded copies sell for around $4.80, while graded examples can be worth significantly more. This Basketball card is part of the 1997 Topps Chrome Season's Best set.
Condition is everything here — an ungraded copy is worth around $4.80, a PSA 9 around $29.24, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) around $41.00 and a pristine BGS 10 around $53.00. That's roughly a 8.5× 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.
Collector's notes
The junk-wax era means supply is high, but that cuts both ways: raw copies are affordable entry points, while flawless graded examples stand out precisely because so many copies exist in lesser condition.
Basketball cards have been one of the hobby's strongest categories, with rookie cards and flagship sets like Prizm leading demand.
Is it worth grading?
The spread between raw ($4.80) and top-graded ($41.00) 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
Before buying a Karl Malone #16, 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.
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 1997 Topps Chrome Season's Best Karl Malone #16 worth?
- An ungraded Karl Malone #16 is worth approximately $4.80, and a PSA 10 graded copy is around $41.00. 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 1997 Topps Chrome Season's Best is valued around $41.00.
- Is the Karl Malone #16 worth grading?
- Usually only for flawless copies: the spread between raw ($4.80) and graded ($41.00) is modest, so grading mainly adds protection and authenticity rather than profit.
- Where can I buy the Karl Malone #16 card?
- Karl Malone 1997 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 Karl Malone #16?
- 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.