Chicago Black Hawks #42 Price Guide
Hockey · Hockey Cards 1961 Topps · Released 1961
Chicago Black Hawks #42 (Hockey Cards 1961 Topps) is currently worth $25.42 raw (near mint) (as of Jul 11, 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 | $25.42 |
Graded — grade ladder
| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $156 |
| 7 | $37.36 |
Last updated 2026-07-11 · Source: the PriceCharting price guide
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Is it worth grading?
Strong grading candidate — 6.2× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Chicago Black Hawks #42 sells for $156 against $25.42 raw: a $131 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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Chicago Black Hawks #42 — frequently asked
How much is Chicago Black Hawks #42 (Hockey Cards 1961 Topps) worth?
As of Jul 11, 2026, Chicago Black Hawks #42 (Hockey Cards 1961 Topps): an ungraded near-mint copy sells for about $25.42, a Grade 8 sells for about $156. Values come from the PriceCharting price guide and are refreshed weekly.
Is Chicago Black Hawks #42 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Chicago Black Hawks #42 sells for $156 against $25.42 raw: a $131 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Where do these Hockey 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.
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