What is the starting resale value for an ungraded Hank Thompson #3?

The ungraded version of the Hank Thompson #3 1952 Topps Baseball is currently valued around $17.

How much is a PSA 10 graded copy worth?

A PSA 10 graded copy of this 1952 Topps Baseball card has a recorded value of $4130.

Is the value difference between ungraded and graded significant?

Yes, the difference is substantial, with ungraded copies starting at $17 compared to PSA 10s valued at $4130.

Hank Thompson [Black Back] #3 1952 Topps Baseball — Card Value

1952 Topps Baseball

What the Hank Thompson [Black Back] #3 (1952 Topps Baseball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.

Hank Thompson [Black Back] #3 1952 Topps Baseball value — Ungraded $17 · Grade 9 $623 · PSA 10 $4,130. Prices updated June 2026.

Set · 1952 Topps BaseballNumber · #3

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Value by grade

$17

Ungraded

36.6×

$623

Grade 9

242.9×

$4,130

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 242.9× raw.

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Which version do you have?

For the cheapest way to own Hank Thompson #3, grab the Black Back for $17. The Standard and Red Back versions at $18 offer no significant difference in value based on these prices; they are not premium editions or scarce variants here. Buyers prioritizing budget should select the Black Back. Those willing to spend the extra dollar for the Standard or Red Back are paying for minor cosmetic preference, not tangible collectible advantage.

VersionUsedNewBuy

StandardHank Thompson #3 1952 Topps Baseball — Card Value$18.36$4,752eBay ↗

Red BackHank Thompson [Red Back] #3 1952 Topps Baseball — Card Value$17.67$4,871eBay ↗

Black Back— this pageHank Thompson [Black Back] #3 1952 Topps Baseball — Card Value$16.97$4,130eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Baseball
Set: 1952 Topps Baseball
Sport: Baseball
Number: #3

Hank Thompson [Black Back] #3 1952 Topps Baseball value

A raw (ungraded) Hank Thompson [Black Back] #3 runs around $17, a Grade 9 about $623, and a PSA 10 commands $4130.

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	$17	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$623	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$4,130	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting resale value for an ungraded Hank Thompson #3?: The ungraded version of the Hank Thompson #3 1952 Topps Baseball is currently valued around $17.
How much is a PSA 10 graded copy worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of this 1952 Topps Baseball card has a recorded value of $4130.
Is the value difference between ungraded and graded significant?: Yes, the difference is substantial, with ungraded copies starting at $17 compared to PSA 10s valued at $4130.