Larry Doby
1952 Topps · #243 · 1952
Larry Doby prices by grade
| Grade | Value | eBay |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $56.50 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 7 | $1,110.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 8 | $15,613.56 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 9 | $17,175.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| Grade 9.5 | $18,893.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 10 | $20,610.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| BGS 10 | $26,793.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| CGC 10 | $12,366.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| SGC 10 | $12,366.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
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Affiliate — we may earn a commission1952 Topps Larry Doby #243 value & prices
Looking up the 1952 Topps Larry Doby #243? You're in the right place: this page tracks its market value across every major grade, starting around $56.50 raw, with live eBay listings to compare against.
Condition is everything here — an ungraded copy is worth around $56.50, a PSA 9 around $17,175.00, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) around $20,610.00, a pristine BGS 10 around $26 and793.00. That's roughly a 365× premium for a gem-mint copy over raw — one of the clearest signals that condition-sensitive buyers dominate this card's market.
See the full grade ladder and current eBay listings above. Collectors use Ripbin to scan, value and trade cards like the Larry Doby.
About this card's market
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.
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 $56.50 and top grades reaching $20,610.00, 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.
How to buy this card
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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All Larry Doby cards & values →Frequently asked questions
- How much is the 1952 Topps Larry Doby #243 worth?
- An ungraded Larry Doby #243 is worth approximately $56.50, and a PSA 10 graded copy is around $20,610.00. Values change with the market — check the live eBay listings for current pricing.
- What is a PSA 10 Larry Doby worth?
- A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) Larry Doby from 1952 Topps is valued around $20,610.00.
- Is the Larry Doby #243 worth grading?
- Often yes — with raw copies around $56.50 and top grades near $20,610.00, a sharp copy can return well over the grading fee. Only submit copies with strong centering and clean corners.
- Where can I buy the Larry Doby #243 card?
- Larry Doby 1952 Topps 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 Larry Doby #243?
- 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.