Tommy McDonald #31 Price Guide
Football · Football Cards 1981 TCMA Greats
Tommy McDonald #31 (Football Cards 1981 TCMA Greats) is currently worth $1.79 raw (near mint) (as of Sep 3, 2026). Values come from the PriceCharting price guide and are refreshed weekly. Grading is the single biggest value lever — check the raw-to-PSA-10 gap below, then scan your copy to see if its centering makes the grade.
Current prices
Raw (ungraded)
| Ungraded | $1.79 |
Graded — grade ladder
Last updated 2026-09-03 · Source: the PriceCharting price guide
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Is it worth grading?
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Tommy McDonald #31 sell for $10.00, only $8.21 above the $1.79 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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Tommy McDonald #31 — frequently asked
How much is Tommy McDonald #31 (Football Cards 1981 TCMA Greats) worth?
As of Sep 3, 2026, Tommy McDonald #31 (Football Cards 1981 TCMA Greats): an ungraded near-mint copy sells for about $1.79, a Grade 9.5 sells for about $10.00, a PSA 9 for about $9.49. Values come from the PriceCharting price guide and are refreshed weekly.
Is Tommy McDonald #31 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Tommy McDonald #31 sell for $10.00, only $8.21 above the $1.79 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
Where do these Football card prices come from?
Prices are the PriceCharting price guide, refreshed weekly. Raw values reflect near-mint (NM) ungraded copies; graded values are per grading company and grade.