Elmer Valo [Gray Back] #3

Elmer Valo [Gray Back] #3 1956 Topps Baseball — Card Value

1956 Topps Baseball

What the Elmer Valo [Gray Back] #3 (1956 Topps Baseball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.

Elmer Valo [Gray Back] #3 1956 Topps Baseball value — Ungraded $3 · Grade 9 $485 · PSA 10 $1,048. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · 1956 Topps BaseballNumber · #3
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Value by grade
$3
Ungraded
161.7×
$485
Grade 9
349.3×
$1,048
PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 349.3× raw.

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Which version do you have?

For the cheapest way to own the Elmer Valo #3, grab the Gray Back for $3. The White Back at $6 offers a slight aesthetic premium, but in this case, the difference is minimal. If your goal is simply to collect the card, the Gray Back is the sensible choice. Pay up for the White Back only if you prioritize the visual difference over budget.

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Item details

Brand
Baseball
Set
1956 Topps Baseball
Sport
Baseball
Number
#3

Elmer Valo [Gray Back] #3 1956 Topps Baseball value

A raw (ungraded) Elmer Valo [Gray Back] #3 runs around $3, a Grade 9 about $485, and a PSA 10 commands $1048.

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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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$3eBay sold comps
Grade 9$485eBay sold comps
PSA 10$1,048eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting resale value for an ungraded 1956 Topps Baseball #3?
An ungraded copy of the 1956 Topps Baseball #3 is currently valued starting at $3.
How much is a PSA 10 graded version of this card worth?
A PSA 10 graded version of the 1956 Topps Baseball #3 sells for $1048.
Is the value difference between ungraded and graded significant?
Yes, the difference is substantial; a PSA 10 commands significantly higher value than an ungraded copy.

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