What is the starting resale value for the ungraded 1961 Topps Baseball #98?

The ungraded version of the 1961 Topps Baseball #98 has a starting resale value of $3.

How much is a PSA 10 graded copy of this card worth?

A PSA 10 graded copy of the 1961 Topps Baseball #98 is currently valued at $569.

Is there a significant price difference between ungraded and graded versions?

Yes, there is a substantial difference; the PSA 10 grade commands significantly more value than the ungraded version.

Checklist 89-176 #98 1961 Topps Baseball — Card Value

1961 Topps Baseball

What the Checklist 89-176 #98 (1961 Topps Baseball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.

Checklist 89-176 #98 1961 Topps Baseball value — Ungraded $3 · Grade 9 $91 · PSA 10 $569. Prices updated June 2026.

Set · 1961 Topps BaseballNumber · #98

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Value by grade

Ungraded

30.3×

$91

Grade 9

189.7×

$569

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 189.7× raw.

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Which version do you have?

For the absolute cheapest ownership, grab the Standard version at $3. The premium versions offer distinct collector appeal; Yellow Letters, Black 98 is the most sought-after, while Red Letters is the rarest. If you want the best look for minimal cost, Yellow Letters, White 98 at $20 is a solid step up. Save your money unless you specifically desire the scarcity of the Black 98.

VersionUsedNewBuy

Yellow Letters, Black 98Checklist 89-176 [Yellow Letters, Black 98] #98 1961 Topps Baseball — Card Value$36.99—eBay ↗

Yellow Letters, White 98Checklist 89-176 [Yellow Letters, White 98] #98 1961 Topps Baseball — Card Value$19.99$358.71eBay ↗

Red LettersChecklist 89-176 [Red Letters] #98 1961 Topps Baseball — Card Value$5$4,251eBay ↗

Standard— this pageChecklist 89-176 #98 1961 Topps Baseball — Card Value$2.75$569.47eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Baseball
Set: 1961 Topps Baseball
Sport: Baseball
Number: #98

Checklist 89-176 #98 1961 Topps Baseball value

A raw (ungraded) Checklist 89-176 #98 runs around $3, a Grade 9 about $91, and a PSA 10 commands $569.

What drives the price

Grade, centering, rookie/star status, set scarcity, and print run drive sports-card value. PSA/BGS gem-mint copies and rookies of stars carry the biggest premiums; raw commons sell for little.

Price guide

Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$3	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$91	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$569	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting resale value for the ungraded 1961 Topps Baseball #98?: The ungraded version of the 1961 Topps Baseball #98 has a starting resale value of $3.
How much is a PSA 10 graded copy of this card worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of the 1961 Topps Baseball #98 is currently valued at $569.
Is there a significant price difference between ungraded and graded versions?: Yes, there is a substantial difference; the PSA 10 grade commands significantly more value than the ungraded version.