# The Transformers [Direct] #72 (1990) — resale value

**The Transformers [Direct] #72 (1990)** is worth about **$16** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $16 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-07-31. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

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- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DTransformers%252072%25201990%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Series | Transformers |

## The Transformers [Direct] #72 (1990) comic value

An ungraded copy of **The Transformers [Direct] #72 (1990)** averages around $16. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.

### What drives the price

Grade is everything in comics — spine ticks, page color, and restoration decide the number, and the jump from raw to high grade can be 10×+. Key issues (first appearances, origins, deaths) carry the biggest premiums, and early printings beat reprints.

## FAQ

**What is the starting resale value for this Transformers comic?**

The ungraded version of The Transformers #72 (1990) currently has a resale value of $16.

**How much more is a high-grade copy worth compared to an ungraded one?**

A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $40, which is $24 more than the ungraded price of $16.

**What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?**

A copy graded at 6.0 is listed with a resale value of $29.

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