Bruce Smith #78 Price Guide
Football · Football Cards 1997 Playoff Absolute · Released 1997
Bruce Smith #78 (Football Cards 1997 Playoff Absolute) is currently worth $0.29 raw (near mint) and $29.99 in PSA 10 (as of Sep 4, 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.
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Current prices
Raw (ungraded)
| Ungraded | $0.29 |
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Last updated 2026-09-04 · Source: the PriceCharting price guide
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Is it worth grading?
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Bruce Smith #78 brings $29.99 versus $0.29 raw — a $29.70 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.29) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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Bruce Smith #78 — frequently asked
How much is Bruce Smith #78 (Football Cards 1997 Playoff Absolute) worth?
As of Sep 4, 2026, Bruce Smith #78 (Football Cards 1997 Playoff Absolute): an ungraded near-mint copy sells for about $0.29, a PSA 10 sells for about $29.99, a PSA 9 for about $11.29. Values come from the PriceCharting price guide and are refreshed weekly.
How much is a PSA 10 Bruce Smith #78 worth?
As of Sep 4, 2026, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) Bruce Smith #78 (Football Cards 1997 Playoff Absolute) sells for about $29.99, compared with $0.29 for a raw near-mint copy.
Is Bruce Smith #78 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bruce Smith #78 brings $29.99 versus $0.29 raw — a $29.70 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.29) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
Is Bruce Smith #78 going up or down in value?
Bruce Smith #78 (Football Cards 1997 Playoff Absolute) is up 0% over the last 30 days (PSA 10 market). Short-term moves on individual cards are noisy — check the price history above for the trend.
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.