What is the starting resale value for an ungraded Mel Queen #196?

The ungraded version of the Mel Queen #196 from the 1972 Topps Baseball set starts at $1.

How much is a PSA 10 graded version worth?

A PSA 10 graded copy of this 1972 Topps Baseball card is currently valued at $180.

Which condition offers the best investment return?

The PSA 10 condition offers the highest documented resale value at $180 compared to the ungraded price of $1.

Mel Queen #196 1972 Topps Baseball — Card Value

Name: Mel Queen #196 1972 Topps Baseball — Card Value
Brand: Baseball

1972 Topps Baseball

What the Mel Queen #196 (1972 Topps Baseball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.

Mel Queen #196 1972 Topps Baseball value — Ungraded $1 · Grade 9 $29 · PSA 10 $180. Prices updated June 2026.

Set · 1972 Topps BaseballNumber · #196

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Value by grade

Ungraded

29.0×

$29

Grade 9

180.0×

$180

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 180.0× raw.

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Item details

Brand: Baseball
Set: 1972 Topps Baseball
Sport: Baseball
Number: #196

Mel Queen #196 1972 Topps Baseball value

A raw (ungraded) Mel Queen #196 runs around $1, a Grade 9 about $29, and a PSA 10 commands $180.

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	$1	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$29	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$180	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting resale value for an ungraded Mel Queen #196?: The ungraded version of the Mel Queen #196 from the 1972 Topps Baseball set starts at $1.
How much is a PSA 10 graded version worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of this 1972 Topps Baseball card is currently valued at $180.
Which condition offers the best investment return?: The PSA 10 condition offers the highest documented resale value at $180 compared to the ungraded price of $1.