Tip Top Comics #173 (1952) — Comic Book Value
Tip Top ComicsWhat Tip Top Comics #173 (1952) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Tip Top Comics #173 (1952) value — Ungraded $510 · Grade 6.0 $3,782. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 7.4× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Tip Top Comics
- Publisher
- United Feature
- Issue
- #173
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- March 1, 1952
Tip Top Comics #173 (1952) comic value
An ungraded copy of Tip Top Comics #173 (1952) averages around $510. A CGC 6.0 runs about $3782, 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.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $510 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $3,782 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $16.99 / $39 / $4,180 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $16.99–$4,180.00 (median $39.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference in value between the ungraded and graded versions?
- The ungraded copy is valued at $510, whereas the Grade 6.0 version is significantly more valuable at $3782.
- Is Tip Top Comics #173 a rare find?
- The provided data shows distinct pricing tiers for this 1952 issue based on its condition and grading.
- What price should I expect to pay for an ungraded copy?
- An ungraded copy of Tip Top Comics #173 is currently listed with a value of $510.