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What is the 1952 Topps Willie Mays #261 worth?

The 1952 Topps Willie Mays #261 is a vintage baseball card. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, graded copies have recently sold for $2,695 to $10,211. PSA 1 examples are the most actively traded grade, with a recent median around $2,980 (3 sales). This is a market snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.

Source
Verified eBay sold listings
Last updated
Jun 28, 2026
Evidence
Medium confidence
Methodology
Source and methodology
1952 Topps Willie Mays #261 front
Willie Mays

1952 Topps

#261

OFSan Francisco Giants

Typical sold price · by grade, 90 days

$2,980

6 verified eBay sales · PSA 1 median ~$2,980 · Medium confidence

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Verified sales

6

last 90 days

Grades observed

4

grades

Confidence

Medium

Last checked

Jun 28, 2026

from sold data

Figures come from eBay sold listings, grouped by grade. How we compile comps.

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Sold Price Summary

6 verified eBay sales · last 90 days · grouped by grade

Medium confidence
Source
eBay sold listings
Sample
6 sales
Window
Last 90 days
Last checked
Jun 28, 2026
Methodology →Report a comp
GradeSalesMedianRange
PSA 51$10,211one sale
PSA 41$9,756one sale
PSA 2.51$5,850one sale
PSA 13$2,980$2,695 to $3,574

Recent graded sales

Actual eBay sold listings from the last 90 days.

DateGradePriceListing
2026-06-28PSA 2.5$5,850eBay ↗
2026-06-28PSA 1$2,980eBay ↗
2026-06-28PSA 1$3,574eBay ↗
2026-06-25PSA 1$2,695eBay ↗
2026-06-22PSA 4$9,756eBay ↗
2026-06-21PSA 5$10,211eBay ↗

1952 Topps Willie Mays #261 value FAQ

What is the 1952 Topps Willie Mays #261 worth?+

Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, graded copies have recently sold for $2,695 to $10,211.

What grade sells most often for the 1952 Topps Willie Mays #261?+

PSA 1 is the most actively traded grade in the current sample, with 3 sales and a recent median around $2,980.

Is the 1952 Topps Willie Mays #261 worth grading?+

Compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading is easier to justify when the expected graded value comfortably clears those costs.

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