How much is a 1949 1949 Bowman Walt Masterson #157 worth?

As of 2025, Rawcomps has tracked 0 raw-condition sales for the 1949 1949 Bowman #157 Walt Masterson. Condition, original ownership provenance, and presence of an original wrapper or pack provenance all materially shift the market when sales do appear. Source: https://www.psacard.com/auctionprices

What's the difference between graded and raw 1949 1949 Bowman #157?

Graded copies of the 1949 1949 Bowman #157 are sealed in PSA, SGC, or BGS holders with an assigned condition grade on a 1–10 scale; raw copies are ungraded and the buyer assesses condition directly. Graded copies typically command a premium because the holder authenticates and grades the card in one step — but for raw cards, the upside is condition-judgment that beats the grader's eye. Source: https://www.psacard.com/services/grading

What's the RC variation of the 1949 1949 Bowman #157?

The RC variation is one of the documented parallels of the 1949 1949 Bowman #157 Walt Masterson. Pre-1980 variations were typically driven by mid-run printing-plate changes, regional issuance, or production-error corrections — production volume per variation is rarely public. The Rawcomps set register lists every catalogued variation we've identified. Source: https://rawcomps.com/vault/1949/1949-bowman

Is my 1949 1949 Bowman #157 a reprint?

Reprints exist for nearly every popular pre-1980 baseball card (including the 1949 1949 Bowman Walt Masterson). Originals show period-appropriate cardstock thickness, an offset-printing dot pattern visible under a 10× loupe, and back-design fidelity matching the era's printing process. If the card has modern gloss, sharp uncreased corners on a card that should show 76+ years of age, or paper that feels too white and crisp, treat it as a reprint until verified by a professional grading service. Source: https://www.psacard.com/services/authentication

1949 Bowman · #157

Walt Masterson

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Total comps

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Graded

30d median

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Condition-aware breakdown

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Raw by condition

Mintn=1$35
Excellentn=1$23
Noted defectn=1$7

Graded — by grader & grade

PSA41 sales · 10 grades

PSA 9Thin

$565

n 1$565–$565 p25–p75min–max ▾

Low $565·High $565·1 graded sale

PSA 8Wide range

$125

n 7$105–$331 p25–p75min–max ▾

Low $104·High $331·7 graded sales

PSA 7.5Thin

$65

n 1$65–$65 p25–p75min–max ▾

Low $65·High $65·1 graded sale

PSA 7Wide range

$32

n 7$30–$77 p25–p75min–max ▾

Low $30·High $140·7 graded sales

PSA 6.5Wide range

$44

n 3$30–$75 p25–p75min–max ▾

Low $30·High $75·3 graded sales

PSA 6Wide range

$37

n 12$32–$81 p25–p75min–max ▾

Low $22·High $112·12 graded sales

PSA 5Wide range

$18

n 3$6–$65 p25–p75min–max ▾

Low $6·High $65·3 graded sales

PSA 4.5Thin

$23

n 1$23–$23 p25–p75min–max ▾

Low $23·High $23·1 graded sale

PSA 4Wide range

$24

n 5$20–$40 p25–p75min–max ▾

Low $18·High $45·5 graded sales

PSA 1Thin

$15

n 1$15–$15 p25–p75min–max ▾

Low $15·High $15·1 graded sale

Set: 1949 Bowman
Year: 1949
Card #: 157
Set code: 1949_BOWMAN