Lou Thornton #488 1986 Topps Baseball — Card Value
1986 Topps BaseballWhat the Lou Thornton #488 (1986 Topps Baseball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.
Lou Thornton #488 1986 Topps Baseball value — Ungraded $1 · Grade 9 $15 · PSA 10 $29. Prices updated July 2026.
Set · 1986 Topps BaseballNumber · #488
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Value by grade
$1
Ungraded
15.0×
$15
Grade 9
29.0×
$29
PSA 10
Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 29.0× raw.
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Item details
- Brand
- Baseball
- Set
- 1986 Topps Baseball
- Sport
- Baseball
- Number
- #488
Lou Thornton #488 1986 Topps Baseball value
A raw (ungraded) Lou Thornton #488 runs around $1, a Grade 9 about $15, and a PSA 10 commands $29.
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
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $1 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 9 | $15 | eBay sold comps |
| PSA 10 | $29 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current resale value range for this card?
- The ungraded version is available, while a Grade 9 sells for $15 and a PSA 10 sells for $29.
- Is the condition of the card the biggest factor in its price?
- Yes, the grading significantly impacts the price, with a PSA 10 fetching the highest value at $29.
- What set does this Lou Thornton card belong to?
- This Lou Thornton card is part of the 1986 Topps Baseball set.
