Steve Carlton #540 1978 Topps Baseball — Card Value
1978 Topps BaseballWhat the Steve Carlton #540 (1978 Topps Baseball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.
Steve Carlton #540 1978 Topps Baseball value — Ungraded $2 · Grade 9 $37 · PSA 10 $422. Prices updated June 2026.
Set · 1978 Topps BaseballNumber · #540
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Value by grade
$2
Ungraded
18.5×
$37
Grade 9
211.0×
$422
PSA 10
Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 211.0× raw.
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Item details
- Brand
- Baseball
- Set
- 1978 Topps Baseball
- Sport
- Baseball
- Number
- #540
Steve Carlton #540 1978 Topps Baseball value
A raw (ungraded) Steve Carlton #540 runs around $2, a Grade 9 about $37, and a PSA 10 commands $422.
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 | $2 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 9 | $37 | eBay sold comps |
| PSA 10 | $422 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded Steve Carlton #540?
- The ungraded version of the Steve Carlton #540 from the 1978 Topps set is listed starting at $2.
- How much is a PSA 10 graded version worth?
- A PSA 10 graded copy of this card is currently valued at $422.
- Is the 1978 Topps set generally popular for baseball collectors?
- Yes, this card belongs to the 1978 Topps Baseball set, a collectible item in the sport of Baseball.
