What is the starting price for this 1961 Topps Baseball card?

The ungraded version of the Hal W. Smith #242 is currently listed starting at $15.

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

A PSA 10 graded copy of the 1961 Topps Baseball #242 sells for $3320.

Is the value difference between ungraded and graded significant?

Yes, the value increases substantially, jumping from an ungraded price of $15 to $3320 for a PSA 10.

Hal W. Smith #242 1961 Topps Baseball — Card Value

Name: Hal W. Smith #242 1961 Topps Baseball — Card Value
Brand: Baseball

1961 Topps Baseball

What the Hal W. Smith #242 (1961 Topps Baseball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.

Hal W. Smith #242 1961 Topps Baseball value — Ungraded $15 · Grade 9 $440 · PSA 10 $3,320. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · 1961 Topps BaseballNumber · #242

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Value by grade

$15

Ungraded

29.3×

$440

Grade 9

221.3×

$3,320

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 221.3× raw.

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Item details

Brand: Baseball
Set: 1961 Topps Baseball
Sport: Baseball
Number: #242

Hal W. Smith #242 1961 Topps Baseball value

A raw (ungraded) Hal W. Smith #242 runs around $15, a Grade 9 about $440, and a PSA 10 commands $3320.

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	$15	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$440	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$3,320	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for this 1961 Topps Baseball card?: The ungraded version of the Hal W. Smith #242 is currently listed starting at $15.
How much is a graded PSA 10 version of this card worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of the 1961 Topps Baseball #242 sells for $3320.
Is the value difference between ungraded and graded significant?: Yes, the value increases substantially, jumping from an ungraded price of $15 to $3320 for a PSA 10.