Thurl Bailey #251 1989 Hoops Basketball — Card Value
1989 Hoops BasketballWhat the Thurl Bailey #251 (1989 Hoops Basketball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.
Thurl Bailey #251 1989 Hoops Basketball value — Ungraded $1 · Grade 9 $13 · PSA 10 $35. Prices updated July 2026.
Set · 1989 Hoops BasketballNumber · #251
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Value by grade
$1
Ungraded
13.0×
$13
Grade 9
35.0×
$35
PSA 10
Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 35.0× raw.
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Item details
- Brand
- Basketball
- Set
- 1989 Hoops Basketball
- Sport
- Basketball
- Number
- #251
Thurl Bailey #251 1989 Hoops Basketball value
A raw (ungraded) Thurl Bailey #251 runs around $1, a Grade 9 about $13, and a PSA 10 commands $35.
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 | $1 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 9 | $13 | eBay sold comps |
| PSA 10 | $35 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale value for this card?
- The ungraded version of the 1989 Hoops Basketball #251 is the starting point for its resale value.
- How much more is a PSA 10 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A PSA 10 sells for $35, significantly more than the value of an ungraded copy.
- Is there a specific price point for a Grade 9?
- A Grade 9 copy of the 1989 Hoops Basketball #251 is currently valued at $13.
