Otis Smith
1990-91 Hoops Base Set · #221
$1.00est. value (ungraded)
Prices updated 2026-06-19
How much is the 1990-91 Hoops Base Set Otis Smith #221 worth?
The 1990-91 Hoops Base Set Otis Smith #221 is worth approximately $1.00 ungraded, with PSA 10 gem-mint copies selling for around $45.00 as of June 2026.
Otis Smith prices by grade
| Grade | Value | eBay |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $1.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 10 | $45.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
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The 1990-91 Hoops Base Set Otis Smith #221 is a Sports card. In ungraded condition it carries an estimated value of about $1.00, with professionally graded copies commanding more.
Grading has a major impact on value: an ungraded copy is worth around $1.00 and a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) around $45.00. That's roughly a 45× 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 Otis Smith to your Ripbin locker to watch its value over time.
Is it worth grading?
The spread between raw ($1.00) and top-graded ($45.00) 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.
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.
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 Otis Smith #221 worth?
- An ungraded Otis Smith #221 is worth approximately $1.00, and a PSA 10 graded copy is around $45.00. Values change with the market — check the live eBay listings for current pricing.
- What is a PSA 10 Otis Smith worth?
- A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) Otis Smith from 1990-91 Hoops Base Set is valued around $45.00.
- Is the Otis Smith #221 worth grading?
- Usually only for flawless copies: the spread between raw ($1.00) and graded ($45.00) is modest, so grading mainly adds protection and authenticity rather than profit.
- Where can I buy the Otis Smith #221 card?
- Otis Smith 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 Otis Smith #221?
- 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.