Magic Johnson #172 1984 Star Basketball — Card Value
1984 Star BasketballWhat the Magic Johnson #172 (1984 Star Basketball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.
Magic Johnson #172 1984 Star Basketball value — Ungraded $136 · Grade 9 $975 · PSA 10 $8,790. Prices updated July 2026.
Set · 1984 Star BasketballNumber · #172
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Value by grade
$136
Ungraded
7.2×
$975
Grade 9
64.6×
$8,790
PSA 10
Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 64.6× raw.
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Item details
- Brand
- Basketball
- Set
- 1984 Star Basketball
- Sport
- Basketball
- Number
- #172
Magic Johnson #172 1984 Star Basketball value
A raw (ungraded) Magic Johnson #172 runs around $136, a Grade 9 about $975, and a PSA 10 commands $8790.
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 | $136 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 9 | $975 | eBay sold comps |
| PSA 10 | $8,790 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current market value of the ungraded Magic Johnson #172?
- The ungraded version of the Magic Johnson #172 1984 Star Basketball is currently valued around $136.
- How much more valuable is a PSA 10 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A PSA 10 grade for this card is valued at $8790, significantly higher than the $136 price for an ungraded copy.
- Is this card part of a specific basketball set?
- Yes, this card is part of the 1984 Star Basketball set.
