# Archie #453 (1996) — resale value

**Archie #453 (1996)** is worth about **$6** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $6 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-07-31. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DArchie%2520453%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DArchie%2520453%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Series | Archie |

## Archie #453 (1996) comic value

An ungraded copy of **Archie #453 (1996)** averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.

### What drives the price

Grade is everything in comics — spine ticks, page color, and restoration decide the number, and the jump from raw to high grade can be 10×+. Key issues (first appearances, origins, deaths) carry the biggest premiums, and early printings beat reprints.

## FAQ

**What is the current resale value for this ungraded Archie comic?**

As an ungraded item, its value is determined by its condition, but it is available for collection at a competitive price.

**Is the 1996 printing of Archie #453 considered rare?**

While specific rarity is hard to determine without grading, it is a part of the general Archie series collection.

**What condition should I expect for this item?**

The item is listed as ungraded, meaning its specific condition has not been professionally assessed.

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