# Casper the Friendly Ghost #17 (1954) — resale value

**Casper the Friendly Ghost #17 (1954)** is worth about **$31** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$793**.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $31 |
| Grade 8.0 | $793 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-07. 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.

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Series | Casper The Friendly Ghost |

## Casper the Friendly Ghost #17 (1954) comic value

An ungraded copy of **Casper the Friendly Ghost #17 (1954)** averages around $31. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands $793.

### 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 difference in value between the ungraded and graded copies?**

The ungraded copy is listed at $29, whereas the Grade 8.0 copy is valued significantly higher at $793.

**Is Casper the Friendly Ghost #17 a good investment?**

The pricing structure shows a substantial value increase when the comic is graded to an 8.0.

**What is the series this comic belongs to?**

This specific comic is part of the Casper The Friendly Ghost series.

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