What is the starting price for the ungraded 1959 Topps #242?

The ungraded version of the 1959 Topps #242 Ron Samford is available starting at $2.

How much is a PSA 10 graded copy of this card worth?

A PSA 10 graded copy of the 1959 Topps Baseball #242 sells for $512.

Is the condition of the card the biggest factor in its resale value?

Yes, condition is key; the value ranges significantly from the ungraded price of $2 to the PSA 10 grade at $512.

Ron Samford #242 1959 Topps Baseball — Card Value

1959 Topps Baseball

What the Ron Samford #242 (1959 Topps Baseball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.

Ron Samford #242 1959 Topps Baseball value — Ungraded $2 · Grade 9 $150 · PSA 10 $512. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · 1959 Topps BaseballNumber · #242

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Value by grade

Ungraded

75.0×

$150

Grade 9

256.0×

$512

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 256.0× raw.

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Which version do you have?

For the lowest cost, buy any version, as Gray Back, Standard, and White Back are all priced at $2. These versions offer no significant difference in rarity or perceived value beyond the basic card itself. If your goal is simply to own the Ron Samford #242, stick to the $2 options. Paying more for these specific versions is unwarranted, as they share identical low market value.

VersionUsedNewBuy

Gray BackRon Samford [Gray Back] #242 1959 Topps Baseball — Card Value$2.37$97.47eBay ↗

Standard— this pageRon Samford #242 1959 Topps Baseball — Card Value$2.23$511.59eBay ↗

White BackRon Samford [White Back] #242 1959 Topps Baseball — Card Value$2.13$109.5eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Baseball
Set: 1959 Topps Baseball
Sport: Baseball
Number: #242

Ron Samford #242 1959 Topps Baseball value

A raw (ungraded) Ron Samford #242 runs around $2, a Grade 9 about $150, and a PSA 10 commands $512.

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	$2	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$150	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$512	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for the ungraded 1959 Topps #242?: The ungraded version of the 1959 Topps #242 Ron Samford is available starting at $2.
How much is a PSA 10 graded copy of this card worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of the 1959 Topps Baseball #242 sells for $512.
Is the condition of the card the biggest factor in its resale value?: Yes, condition is key; the value ranges significantly from the ungraded price of $2 to the PSA 10 grade at $512.