What is the starting price for the ungraded Willie Mays card?

The ungraded version of the Willie Mays #US253 is currently valued at $7.

How much is a PSA 10 version of this card worth?

A PSA 10 graded copy of the 2021 Topps Update Baseball #US253 is valued at $32.

Which condition offers the best immediate value?

The ungraded condition offers the lowest entry point at $7, while the PSA 10 provides the highest realized value at $32.

Willie Mays [SP] #US253 2021 Topps Update Baseball — Card Value

Name: Willie Mays [SP] #US253 2021 Topps Update Baseball — Card Value
Brand: Baseball

2021 Topps Update Baseball

What the Willie Mays [SP] #US253 (2021 Topps Update Baseball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.

Willie Mays [SP] #US253 2021 Topps Update Baseball value — Ungraded $7 · Grade 9 $8 · PSA 10 $32. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · 2021 Topps Update BaseballNumber · #US253

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Value by grade

Ungraded

+14%

Grade 9

4.6×

$32

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 4.6× raw.

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Which version do you have?

If you just want the card, buy the SP version for $7. The SSP version at $41 offers a significant premium for its scarcity, indicating a higher tier of collectible appeal. Collectors prioritizing the highest rarity and investment potential should pay the SSP price. Casual buyers or those looking to minimize cost should stick with the more accessible SP version.

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SSPWillie Mays [SSP] #US253 2021 Topps Update Baseball — Card Value$41.02$99.43eBay ↗

SP— this pageWillie Mays [SP] #US253 2021 Topps Update Baseball — Card Value$6.69$32.02eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Baseball
Set: 2021 Topps Update Baseball
Sport: Baseball
Number: #US253

Willie Mays [SP] #US253 2021 Topps Update Baseball value

A raw (ungraded) Willie Mays [SP] #US253 runs around $7, a Grade 9 about $8, and a PSA 10 commands $32.

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

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$7	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$8	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$32	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for the ungraded Willie Mays card?: The ungraded version of the Willie Mays #US253 is currently valued at $7.
How much is a PSA 10 version of this card worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of the 2021 Topps Update Baseball #US253 is valued at $32.
Which condition offers the best immediate value?: The ungraded condition offers the lowest entry point at $7, while the PSA 10 provides the highest realized value at $32.