What is the starting resale value for this card?

The ungraded Mel Parnell #30 from the 1952 Topps Baseball set can be found starting at $10.

How much is a graded PSA 10 version worth?

A PSA 10 graded copy of the 1952 Topps Baseball #30 is valued at $2165.

Is the condition of the card the biggest factor in its price?

Yes, condition is key; the difference between ungraded ($10) and PSA 10 ($2165) highlights the impact of grading.

Mel Parnell [Red Back] #30 1952 Topps Baseball — Card Value

1952 Topps Baseball

What the Mel Parnell [Red Back] #30 (1952 Topps Baseball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.

Mel Parnell [Red Back] #30 1952 Topps Baseball value — Ungraded $10 · Grade 9 $329 · PSA 10 $2,165. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · 1952 Topps BaseballNumber · #30

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Value by grade

$10

Ungraded

32.9×

$329

Grade 9

216.5×

$2,165

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 216.5× raw.

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Which version do you have?

If your goal is simply to own a Mel Parnell #30, the Standard version at $10 is the cheapest option. The Black Back ($13) and Red Back ($10) versions offer slight variations, likely in printing or minor aesthetic differences, but do not represent significant scarcity premiums here. Casual collectors should stick to the Standard, while those seeking the slight visual difference of the Red Back might justify the marginal increase.

VersionUsedNewBuy

Black BackMel Parnell [Black Back] #30 1952 Topps Baseball — Card Value$12.76$3,114eBay ↗

Red Back— this pageMel Parnell [Red Back] #30 1952 Topps Baseball — Card Value$10$2,165eBay ↗

StandardMel Parnell #30 1952 Topps Baseball — Card Value$9.93$2,417eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Baseball
Set: 1952 Topps Baseball
Sport: Baseball
Number: #30

Mel Parnell [Red Back] #30 1952 Topps Baseball value

A raw (ungraded) Mel Parnell [Red Back] #30 runs around $10, a Grade 9 about $329, and a PSA 10 commands $2165.

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	$10	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$329	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$2,165	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting resale value for this card?: The ungraded Mel Parnell #30 from the 1952 Topps Baseball set can be found starting at $10.
How much is a graded PSA 10 version worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of the 1952 Topps Baseball #30 is valued at $2165.
Is the condition of the card the biggest factor in its price?: Yes, condition is key; the difference between ungraded ($10) and PSA 10 ($2165) highlights the impact of grading.