Magic Johnson
1992 Hoops · #482 · 1992
Magic Johnson prices by grade
| Grade | Value | eBay |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $1.75 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 8 | $10.10 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 9 | $11.68 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| Grade 9.5 | $24.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 10 | $24.75 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| BGS 10 | $32.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| CGC 10 | $15.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| SGC 10 | $15.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
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How much is the 1992 Hoops Magic Johnson #482 worth? Raw, ungraded copies sell for around $1.75, while graded examples can be worth significantly more. This Basketball card is part of the 1992 Hoops set.
Grading has a major impact on value: an ungraded copy is worth around $1.75, a PSA 9 around $11.68, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) around $24.75 and a pristine BGS 10 around $32.00. That's roughly a 14× premium for a gem-mint copy over raw — one of the clearest signals that condition-sensitive buyers dominate this card's market.
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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.
The basketball card market rewards star power — top players' cards consistently outperform the broader market.
Is it worth grading?
The spread between raw ($1.75) and top-graded ($24.75) 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.
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
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Frequently asked questions
- How much is the 1992 Hoops Magic Johnson #482 worth?
- An ungraded Magic Johnson #482 is worth approximately $1.75, and a PSA 10 graded copy is around $24.75. Values change with the market — check the live eBay listings for current pricing.
- What is a PSA 10 Magic Johnson worth?
- A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) Magic Johnson from 1992 Hoops is valued around $24.75.
- Is the Magic Johnson #482 worth grading?
- Usually only for flawless copies: the spread between raw ($1.75) and graded ($24.75) is modest, so grading mainly adds protection and authenticity rather than profit.
- Where can I buy the Magic Johnson #482 card?
- Magic Johnson 1992 Hoops 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 Magic Johnson #482?
- 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.