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VJ Edgecombe [Purple Refractor] #253 2025 Topps Chrome Basketball — Card Value
2025 Topps Chrome BasketballWhat the VJ Edgecombe [Purple Refractor] #253 (2025 Topps Chrome Basketball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.
VJ Edgecombe [Purple Refractor] #253 2025 Topps Chrome Basketball value — Ungraded $354 · Grade 9 $561 · PSA 10 $1,750. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 4.9× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own it, grab the Orange Wave Refractor at $1100. Premium versions like the Black Image Variation ($7500) or Red Image Variation ($6785) offer higher scarcity and visual appeal. Buyers prioritizing investment and top-tier aesthetics should pay the premium, while those simply wanting the card should stick to the lower-priced refractors.
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Item details
- Brand
- Basketball
- Set
- 2025 Topps Chrome Basketball
- Sport
- Basketball
- Number
- #253
VJ Edgecombe [Purple Refractor] #253 2025 Topps Chrome Basketball value
A raw (ungraded) VJ Edgecombe [Purple Refractor] #253 runs around $354, a Grade 9 about $561, and a PSA 10 commands $1750.
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 | $354 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 9 | $561 | eBay sold comps |
| PSA 10 | $1,750 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current market value for this card?
- The ungraded value is approximately $354, while a graded PSA 10 sells for $1750.
- Is the Purple Refractor rare in the 2025 set?
- The card is part of the 2025 Topps Chrome Basketball set and features the sought-after Purple Refractor parallel.
- What is the difference in price between ungraded and graded?
- The price jumps significantly, with an ungraded copy at $354 versus a PSA 10 at $1750.
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