What is the difference in value between ungraded and graded versions?

Ungraded copies start around $12, whereas a PSA 10 version of this 1952 Topps Baseball card is valued at $3022.

Is this a rare baseball card?

As part of the 1952 Topps Baseball set, this card represents a collectible piece in the sport of baseball.

What is the price for a Grade 9 copy?

A Grade 9 version of the Merrill Combs #18 from the 1952 Topps set is valued at $1320.

Merrill Combs #18 1952 Topps Baseball — Card Value

1952 Topps Baseball

What the Merrill Combs #18 (1952 Topps Baseball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.

Merrill Combs #18 1952 Topps Baseball value — Ungraded $12 · Grade 9 $1,320 · PSA 10 $3,022. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · 1952 Topps BaseballNumber · #18

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Value by grade

$12

Ungraded

110.0×

$1,320

Grade 9

251.8×

$3,022

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 251.8× raw.

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Which version do you have?

If simply owning a Merrill Combs #18 1952 Topps is the goal, the Red Back at $7 is the cheapest option. The Black Back at $9 and Standard at $12 offer minor variations, but these versions primarily cater to collectors seeking specific aesthetics or minor differences in the card's presentation rather than significant scarcity. Buyers prioritizing budget should choose the Red Back, while those wanting a slightly different look can opt for the others.

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Standard— this pageMerrill Combs #18 1952 Topps Baseball — Card Value$12.36$3,022eBay ↗

Black BackMerrill Combs [Black Back] #18 1952 Topps Baseball — Card Value$9.32$2,302eBay ↗

Red BackMerrill Combs [Red Back] #18 1952 Topps Baseball — Card Value$7.05$2,087eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Baseball
Set: 1952 Topps Baseball
Sport: Baseball
Number: #18

Merrill Combs #18 1952 Topps Baseball value

A raw (ungraded) Merrill Combs #18 runs around $12, a Grade 9 about $1320, and a PSA 10 commands $3022.

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.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$12	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$1,320	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$3,022	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference in value between ungraded and graded versions?: Ungraded copies start around $12, whereas a PSA 10 version of this 1952 Topps Baseball card is valued at $3022.
Is this a rare baseball card?: As part of the 1952 Topps Baseball set, this card represents a collectible piece in the sport of baseball.
What is the price for a Grade 9 copy?: A Grade 9 version of the Merrill Combs #18 from the 1952 Topps set is valued at $1320.