How much is a 1949 1949 Small Catcher Back Menko (JCM 81) Rentaro Imanishi #1488 worth?

As of 2025, Rawcomps has tracked 0 raw-condition sales for the 1949 1949 Small Catcher Back Menko (JCM 81) #1488 Rentaro Imanishi. 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 Small Catcher Back Menko (JCM 81) #1488?

Graded copies of the 1949 1949 Small Catcher Back Menko (JCM 81) #1488 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

Is my 1949 1949 Small Catcher Back Menko (JCM 81) #1488 a reprint?

Reprints exist for nearly every popular pre-1980 baseball card (including the 1949 1949 Small Catcher Back Menko (JCM 81) Rentaro Imanishi). 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 Small Catcher Back Menko (JCM 81) · #1488

Rentaro Imanishi

Set: 1949 Small Catcher Back Menko (JCM 81)
Year: 1949
Card #: 1488
Set code: 1949_SMALL_CATCHER_BACK_MENKO_JCM_81

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