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Whenever I look through the 1986 Fleer baseball card set, one thing immediately stands out: those dark blue borders.
Fleer came out with many non-white border designs throughout the 1980s and 1990s, but these dark blue borders seemed to stand out differently.
Some collectors loved them while others hated them...
But what isn't up for debate is how they can be a pain to maintain in top condition.
Even the slightest ding or scratch shows up immediately against the dark surface.
Design aside, this set is loaded with nostalgia and some of the biggest names of that era.
There's even a Jose Canseco rookie card lurking inside that used to send collectors in a frenzy back in those days.
While it's often overlooked, there is plenty to enjoy in this set.
And in this guide, we take a look at the 15 most valuable.
Let's jump right in!
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Let's be clear:most of the cards from this set do not have any value these days.
Like the 1986 Donruss and Topps sets, large print runs saturated the market with these cards, driving down their values.
So, for the cards on this list to be worth much, they'll have to be graded by PSA to be in perfect, gem mint condition.
That means the card needs to be flawless.
Now that we got that out of the way, let's take a look at the list:
1986 Fleer #649 Jose Canseco Rookie Card
Estimated PSA 10 Gem Mint Value: $325
Jose Canseco set the baseball world on fire with his breakout Rookie of the Year campaign during the 1986 season and the sports card hobby soon went nuts for his rookie cards.
During his rookie campaign, Canseco brought back memories of Reggie Jackson's all-or-nothing hitting style as he struck out 175 times but belted 33 home runs and drove in 117 RBI at the same time.
In seasons after, he continued to put up incredible power numbers, but in 1988 he really turned heads when he smacked 42 home runs and stole 40 bases, becoming the first player to turn in a 40-40 season in baseball history.
Throughout the rest of the 1980s and early 1990s, Canseco rookie cards were on fire.
The sky was the limit for Canseco and a future spot in Cooperstown seemed all but guaranteed.
Eventually, Canseco's connections to PEDs came to light, and his legacy became tarnished forever.
Even so, he remains popular in the collecting community, and while his 1986 Donruss and 1986 Topps Traded rookies are his most desirable, his 1986 Fleer rookie that he shared with Eric Plunk is still a must-have for Canseco collectors.
1986 Fleer #310 Nolan Ryan
Estimated PSA 10 Gem Mint Value: $175
Coming off a 1985 season in which Ryan made his second All-Star appearance in six seasons with the Astros at that point, the flame-throwing legend looked to keep things going in 1986.
However, he got off to a rough start going 3-6 with a 5.21 ERA before missing several starts in June.
There was no All-Star Game for Ryan that year, but he certainly looked like one after the break as he pulled things together to go 6-2 with a 2.27 ERA, 0.888 WHIP, and 10.8 SO/9 rate after the break.
The Astros rode Ryan's hot arm to the NLCS against the New York Mets with hopes of eventually taking home the World Series title.
However, the Mets roughed up Ryan in Game 2 as he gave up five earned runs in five innings of work that eventually led to a 5-1 loss to the Mets.
Ryan had a crack at redemption in Game 5, striking out twelve hitters while allowing one earned run in nine innings pitched, but the Astros eventually fell in twelve innings as the Mets clinched a trip to the World Series.
1986 Fleer #109 Don Mattingly
Estimated PSA 10 Gem Mint Value: $175
Don Mattingly took home the American League MVP Award in 1985 and would've made it back-to-back MVP campaigns in 1986 had Roger Clemens not been freakishly good on the mound for Boston that year.
In many ways, Mattingly was even better in 1986 and "fell off" in really only two key categories by hitting four fewer home runs (31 vs. 35) and thirty-two fewer RBI (113 vs. 145).
Other than that, he improved his output from 1985.
His career-high .352 batting average was second only to Wade Boggs in all of Major League Baseball.
And his 742 plate appearances, 238 hits, 53 doubles, .573 slugging percentage, .967 OPS, 161 OPS+, and 388 total bases were not only career highs as well but the best in MLB to boot.
Timing is everything, though, and Clemens was phenomenal in his own right to out-pace Mattingly for the AL MVP.
1986 Fleer #653 Cecil Fielder Rookie Card
Estimated PSA 10 Gem Mint Value: $100
From 1985 to 1988, Cecil Fielder bounced back and forth between first and third base part-time for the Toronto Blue Jays, never appearing in more than 82 games in any of those four seasons.
In 1989, he packed his bags and moved to Japan to play full-time for the Hanshin Tigers, where he became known as "Wild Bear" after belting 38 home runs.
Looking to bring that refined power back to the States, the Detroit Tigers signed Fielder to be their everyday first baseman, and boy did that move pay off for the Tigers.
During his first year with the club in 1990, Cecil Fielder became just the second Detroit Tiger to cross the 50 home run mark since Hank Greenberg hit 58 in 1938 when he hit homers number 50 and 51 on the last day of the season.
Though he didn't put up the numbers to be a Hall of Famer, Fielder's reputation as one of the most feared power hitters in the game during the 1990s has boosted the popularity of this card in recent years.
Cory Snyder didn't make it to Cooperstown either, nor did he have nearly as much success as Fielder overall, but he did have a few solid early years for the Indians and finished fourth in the 1986 Rooke of the Year vote.
1986 Fleer #323 Tony Gwynn
Estimated PSA 10 Gem Mint Value: $75
The 1986 season was a busy one for Tony Gwynn as he produced in a big way on both sides of the ball to finish ninth in the NL MVP race.
Gwynn played 160 games that season, the most of any season during his Hall of Fame career, which also led to personal bests in plate appearances (701) and at-bats (642).
His 211 hits were tops in the National League, while his 107 runs scored put him in a tie for the most with Philadelphia's Von Hayes.
Gwynn led all NL position players with a 6.7 WAR and barely missed out on his second batting title by batting .329, just behind Tim Raines (.334) and Steve Sax (.332).
While his production at the plate was as solid as ever, Gwynn led all NL outfielders in putouts (337) while leading all NL right fielders in defensive games played (160) and assists (21).
Not only did he take home a Silver Slugger that year, but he picked up a Gold Glove for that excellent work in the field, too.
1986 Fleer #96 Darryl Strawberry
Estimated PSA 10 Gem Mint Value: $70
Darryl Strawberry made a splash during his MLB debut during the 1983 season and eventually took home Rookie of the Year honors after hitting 26 home runs and driving in 74 runs while slashing .257/.336/.512.
He remained remarkably consistent at the plate for the next several years and was usually good for about 30 home runs and 90 RBI.
The 1986 season was significant for Strawberry and the Mets as they rode his regular-season production into the playoffs for an NLCS showdown with the Astros.
In 22 at-bats in the NLCS, Strawberry struck out twelve times but was fortunate enough to collect five hits, two of them home runs, while driving in five runs.
His production at the plate in the World Series wasn't much better as he went 5-24 with one home run and one RBI to help lead them to a title over Boston Red Sox in seven games.
However, every little bit helped, and though he would've liked to do more, his popularity soared and made him one of the biggest names in Major League Baseball.
Later, after his eighth-straight All-Star season in 1991, things fell apart for Strawberry, and his career tanked because of substance abuse.
Despite a couple of good years with the Yankees in 1996 and 1998, the Darryl Strawberry of the 1990s was nowhere close to the Darryl Strawberry of the 1980s.
1986 Fleer #284 Cal Ripken Jr.
Estimated PSA 10 Gem Mint Value: $60
One of the most interesting statistical points of Cal Ripken's 1986 season is that his batting average (.282) and OPS (.816) were identical to his totals in 1985.
His OBP ticked up from .347 to .355 but, despite getting on base at a higher clip, he scored 18 fewer runs (116 vs. 98) than the previous season.
Ripken also drove in 29 fewer runs (110 vs. 81 RBI) in 1986.
Despite Ripken playing at pretty much the same level as the year before, much of his decline in runs scored and RBI was due to a decrease in the Orioles' production overall.
Eddie Murray and Mike Young had noticeably lower production numbers than the year before, but the team simply failed to produce as much as a unit, scoring 110 fewer runs than they did in 1985.
With Murray hitting only 17 home runs during the 1986 season, Cal Ripken became the first Oriole other than Murray to lead the team in home runs (25) since 1979.
1986 Fleer #646 Paul O'Neill Rookie Card
Estimated PSA 10 Gem Mint Value: $60
Paul O'Neill appeared in three games for Cincinnati Reds in 1986, and in two at-bats, he walked and struck out.
That small sample size was not nearly enough to gauge what O'Neill's future would later become but the Reds remained confident in their fourth-round pick from the 1981 MLB Amateur Draft.
By 1988, O'Neill was a solid everyday producer for the team and was a key component of their 1990 World Series Championship run where they swept the overpowering Oakland Athletics.
In 1991, O'Neill made his first All-Star appearance as a Cincinnati Red, but the team decided to part with him after the 1992 season when they traded him to the New York Yankees for Roberto Kelly.
O'Neill's career soared even higher in Yankee pinstripes as he appeared in four All-Star Games, won a batting title (1994), and collected four more World Series rings.
1986 Fleer #378 Ryne Sandberg
Estimated PSA 10 Gem Mint Value: $50
The Philadelphia Phillies drafted Ryne Sandberg in the 20th round of the 1978 MLB Amateur Draft and eventually made his Major League debut in 1981.
Sandberg saw six at-bats in thirteen games and collected only one hit to finish with a .167 batting average on the 1981 season.
Since the Phillies infield already featured Mike Schmidt at third, Larry Bowa at short, and Manny Trillo at second, the Phillies couldn't envision Sandberg having much of a role as a full-time infielder.
So, before the 1982 season, the team shipped Bowa and him to the Chicago Cubs for shortstop Iván De Jesús.
Nothing against Iván De Jesús but the Chicago Cubs won that trade by a landslide.
In 1984, Ryne Sandberg appeared in his first All-Star Game, won his second consecutive Gold Glove, picked up his first Silver Slugger, and won the National League MVP Award.
He may not have known it then, but he had just laid the groundwork for becoming one of the most iconic players in Chicago Cubs history.
Sandberg's production at the plate fell off a bit in 1986, but he still made the All-Star team for the third consecutive time and won his fourth straight Gold Glove.
Throughout the rest of the 1980s and 1990s, Sandberg was one of the most feared power-hitting second basemen in the Majors as he carved out his path to Cooperstown.
1986 Fleer #401 Kirby Puckett
Estimated PSA 10 Gem Mint Value: $50
Kirby Puckett led the Majors in at-bats (691) in 1985 but wasn't able to turn those opportunities into the kind of power display he'd be known for in later years as he slashed just .288/.330/.385 with four home runs.
He finished fourth in the American League in hits (199) and third in triples (13) while scoring 80 runs and driving in another 74.
It was a productive year for Puckett, but whatever he did during the 1985 offseason paid off in a big way as his power numbers soared to new heights in 1986.
Puckett's production exploded in 1986 as he slashed .328/.366/.537 and belted a career-high 31 home runs while driving in 96 runs.
He also continued his impressive defensive play in center field to pick up his first of six career Gold Gloves.
Things started coming together for Puckett in 1986, and a sixth-place finish in the AL MVP race that year proved it.
1986 Fleer #108 Rickey Henderson
Estimated PSA 10 Gem Mint Value: $50
During his second season with the New York Yankees in 1986, Rickey Henderson continued his blistering performance on the basepaths as he led the Majors in runs scored (130) and the AL in stolen bases (87) for the second year in a row.
He also matched a career-high with 28 home runs, putting himself in the unthinkable "20/80" club for the second year in a row.
Needless to say, Henderson had settled in quite nicely in Yankee pinstripes.
From 1985-1988, he would lead the AL in stolen bases three times, earned a trip to four consecutive All-Star Games and won a Silver Slugger (1985).
But, his time with the Yankees didn't last much longer as they decided to trade him back to Oakland during the middle of the 1989 season.
As the game's all-time leader in runs and stolen bases, Henderson's legacy as one of the greatest players in MLB history is unquestionable.
1986 Fleer #647 Andres Galarraga Rookie Card
Estimated PSA 10 Gem Mint Value: $50
Andres Galarraga showed a lot of promise during his 1986 rookie campaign but there was just one problem: he couldn't stay healthy long enough to show what he could do.
The Big Cat missed time in July because of a knee injury and in August, he was forced out again because of a pulled muscle.
Despite the setbacks, Galaragga finished the season with ten home runs, 42 RBI, and a .271/.338/.405 slash line.
Though his early career may have gotten off to a sputtering start, Galaragga remained focused and resilient in developing his game.
By 1988, he'd earn his first trip to the All-Star Game and solidified himself as the Expos' best offensive player by finishing seventh in the MVP vote.
Over 19 seasons in the Big Leagues, Galaragga was a five-time All-Star, two-time Gold Glover, two-time Silver Slugger, and the 1993 batting champion after settling in with the Colorado Rockies that year.
He put up some monster seasons with the Rockies, especially during the 1996-1998 stretch where he hit 132 home runs and drove in 411 runs.
The Venezuela native may not have found his way into Cooperstown but he was one of the best players of his era.
1986 Fleer #644 Benito Santiago Rookie Card
Estimated PSA 10 Gem Mint Value: $50
Benito Santiago didn't make his official rookie debut until 1987 but, when he did, he made a big entrance on his way to earning the 1987 NL Rookie of the Year Award.
Santiago was sensational for San Diego that season as he slashed .300/.324/.467 while hitting 18 home runs, driving in 79 runs, and scoring 64 runs.
He rightfully took home the Silver Slugger Award that year, too, but it would take years for him to top any of those kinds of numbers with the bat again.
Still, Santiago remained one of the biggest stars in the league throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s as he collected four All-Star appearances, three Gold Gloves and three Silver Sluggers during his time with the Padres.
During the 1992 offseason, Santiago signed with the expansion Florida Marlins and hit the team's first home run during their 1993 debut season.
After a couple of years with the Marlins, Santiago would bounce around from team to team until he retired after playing for the Pirates in 2005, his ninth team overall.
He was one of the top catchers of his era, and in 2015 the San Diego Padres inducted him into their Hall of Fame.
1986 Fleer #345 Roger Clemens
Estimated PSA 10 Gem Mint Value: $50
Roger Clemens launched into full "Rocket" mode in 1986 as he roasted opposing teams from the mound that season.
That year, Clemens led the American League in wins (24), ERA (2.48), WHIP (0.969), and hits per nine innings (6.3) to go along with 238 strikeouts.
As a result, he won his first of seven career Cy Young Awards and became the first pitcher since Vida Blue in 1971 to be named MVP as well.
He also became the first pitcher to strike out 20 batters in a nine-inning game when he struck out the Seattle Mariners' Phil Bradley on April 29.
The Red Sox rode his scorching arm the rest of the regular season and into the ALCS, where Clemens went 1-1 with a 4.37 ERA to help the team get past the California Angels for a World Series showdown against the Mets.
Clemens was better in the World Series, recording eleven strikeouts and a 3.18 ERA in 11.1 innings of work but failed to get a decision in two starts.
Boston may not have secured a World Series ring that season, but they uncovered a pitching genius who would help lead them from the mound for years to come.
1986 Fleer #522 Dale Murphy
Estimated PSA 10 Gem Mint Value: $40
One of the best and most complete players of the 1980s, Dale Murphy continued a six-year run of absolute brilliance with another stellar season in 1986.
The Atlanta Braves outfielder earned his fifth of six-straight All-Star Game appearances and fifth and final Gold Glove in 1986, providing a spark for the Braves in all facets of the game.
He even earned a smattering of National League MVP votes for his efforts.
Murphy ended the 1986 campaign with a .265/.347/.477 slash line, 29 home runs, and 83 RBIs in 160 games (614 at-bats).
His raw offensive numbers were down in 1986 compared to the three seasons prior and his forthcoming 1987 campaign.
However, the eye test was a different story.
Murphy was still one of the most consistent and valuable players in baseball, and his worth to the Braves was borne out by much more than box scores.
1986 Fleer Baseball Cards In Review
As you can see, this set brings back many great memories of some of the era's biggest names, and many of them can still have decent value in PSA 10 condition.
Within the 660-card checklist, there are many stars and Hall of Famers like Nolan Ryan, Rickey Henderson, Cal Ripken Jr., Kirby Puckett and even a few decent rookie cards.
The Jose Canseco rookie card was then and is now still the top card in the set.
Even though his on-field legacy may be tarnished, he remains a hobby icon.
The All-Star and Future Hall of Famer cards were some of the earliest inserts in hobby history, which gives the set a bit of a boost on the trivia side of things.
To top it all off, there were a couple of subsets as well:
- SuperStar Specials (#626 - 643)
- Major League Prospects (#644 - 653)
And who didn't like those team stickers that were included one per pack?
Overall, this set packs plenty to enjoy and with the hobby boon in recent years, it's nice to see it getting more attention.
FAQs
15 Most Valuable 1986 Fleer Baseball Cards - Old Sports Cards? ›
The only way they can have much value is by either being the Glossy version (Fleer's limited, premium set) and/or being graded by PSA to be in perfect, gem mint condition (PSA 10). That means the card needs to be basically flawless.
Are old Fleer cards worth anything? ›The only way they can have much value is by either being the Glossy version (Fleer's limited, premium set) and/or being graded by PSA to be in perfect, gem mint condition (PSA 10). That means the card needs to be basically flawless.
How do I know if my old sports cards are worth money? ›Head to PSAcard.com/auctionprices and search for your card. The more refined the query, the more accurate the results. It is best to include the year, manufacturer and subject of your card in your search. If you include the card number, expect All-Star results.
What are the most valuable 80s and early 90s baseball cards? ›Most valuable baseball cards from the 80s and 90s include Rickey Henderson, Derek Jeter, Barry Bonds, and Frank Thomas. Baseball cards were collectibles that featured the image and performance of a player. These cards were also called sports trading cards and had a famous market in the 20th Century.
How many 1986 Michael Jordan rookie cards are there? ›There are nearly 24,000 PSA graded 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie Cards. In addition. there are 3000 SGC graded Jordan rookies and roughly 13,000 Beckett graded Jordan rookie cards for a grand total of over 40,000.
How to look up baseball cards value free? ›To look up baseball card values for free, simply go to eBay and search for your particular card. Sort the current listings buy “lowest price” and filter for “buy it now.” This will give you a quick and free idea of how much your card is worth.
What is considered vintage baseball cards? ›Baseball cards that were sold before 1980 are considered vintage and are classified into two categories: pre-war and post-war. Pre-war baseball cards are considered the oldest and are of more value, while more post-war cards were produced and are not typically as rare or valuable.
How to sell old sports cards? ›For cards that don't have a high value, listing them on eBay or another online marketplace is usually the quickest and most efficient option. However, if you have more valuable cards, it's best to sell them through a trusted dealer or auction house that specializes in the trading of sports cards.
Is there an app that scans sports cards for value? ›CollX lets you scan the front and back of a card to reveal its value instantly. It works with all kinds of cards: baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer and wrestling sports cards. It also scans Pokémon, Magic, and Yu-Gi-Oh cards, too.
What is the fastest way to find out how much a baseball card is worth? ›How to Check Baseball Card Values. In short, the best way to find card values is to go to eBay and search for your card. You'll want to check the current listings to understand how much you could sell the card for right now, along with the completed listings to see the amount the card has sold for recently.
Is there an app that tells you how much a card is worth? ›
CollX uses millions of historical auction prices to calculate a card's average value. As you add cards to your collection, you'll see your overall portfolio value grow. Set conditions or grades on your cards and get more accurate prices.
What baseball cards are hot right now? ›The 1909-11 T206 White Border Honus Wagner is famously the most sought-after card in the world, while more contemporary examples like the 2009 Bowman Chrome Mike Trout Auto Refractor and 2019 Bowman Chrome Draft Adley Rutschman Auto 1st RC are two of the hottest cards right now.
What baseball cards from the 80s are worth a lot of money? ›- #1 Rickey Henderson 1980 Topps #482. ...
- #2 1987 c #320 Barry Bonds Rookie Card. ...
- #3 1989 Bowman Tiffany #220 Ken Griffey Jr. ...
- #4 Roger Clemens 1985 Topps Tiffany #181. ...
- #5 Bo Jackson Tops Traded Tiffany #50T. ...
- #6 1983 O-Pee-Chee #143 Tony Gwynn Rookie Card.
Easily one of the most iconic baseball cards of the 1980s, the Don Mattingly rookie card is the clear headliner of the 1984 Topps set. The same design of this card also appeared in the Nestle and O-Pee-Chee sets that year and all three cards are worth around $250-300 in top grade.
What is the most valuable Michael Jordan Fleer card? ›The most valuable Card of Michael Jordan is currently 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems #23PMG Michael Jordan /100 BGS 8.5 by Metal Universe from 1997 with a worth of approx. $420000.0.
What year did Fleer stop making cards? ›The last Fleer-branded baseball cards appeared in 2007.
What is a 1990 Fleer Michael Jordan error card? ›Description. 1990-91 Fleer #26 Michael Jordan Basketball Card Chicago Bulls. This is an original, authentic basketball card of Michael Jordan produced by Fleer in 1990. This is the error version in which the card is missing a horizontal black line on the back of the card about 1/3 of the way down.
What is the highest sold Jordan rookie card? ›#1. Some Michael Jordan rookie cards are worth more than $1 million. Congrats to @sportscardex & @christiesinc on the historic auction of one of the 2006-07 Fleer - Michael Jordan - 1986-87 Fleer Rookie Buyback Autograph cards.
Why is 1986 Fleer considered a rookie? ›1986-87 Fleer No.
Is there a more iconic basketball card than the 1986-87 Fleer Jordan rookie? The 1986-87 Fleer set was loaded with rookie cards of future Hall of Famers, due in large part to the fact that there were no traditional basketball card sets released during the 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85 and 1985-86 seasons.
Sell Your Michael Jordan Rookie Card
The fastest way to sell your graded Michael Jordan rookie card is on eBay.
What is the rarest baseball card to find? ›
1909-1911 Honus Wagner T206
Considered the rarest and most valuable baseball card in existence, there are only about 50 copies of this full-color card from 1909 to 1911, known as the T206 Wagner. In 2016, one sold at auction for $3.12 million.
The current record price is the US$12.6 million paid for a 1952 Mickey Mantle baseball card (Topps; #311) on August 28, 2022, breaking all previous records.
What baseball cards should I look for that be worth money? ›- 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle. ...
- 1914 Baltimore News #9 Babe Ruth. ...
- 1933 Goudey #53 Babe Ruth. ...
- 1951 Bowman #253 Mickey Mantle Rookie Card. ...
- 1916 M101-4 Sporting News #151 Babe Ruth Rookie Card. ...
- 1933 Goudey #181 Babe Ruth. ...
- 1955 Topps #164 Roberto Clemente Rookie Card.
Keep in mind your cards are ungraded or raw, so they will usually sell at prices that are typically less than if they were graded in the same condition. That does not mean you should or must get your cards graded. In fact, you may lose money if you do.
What website tells you how much sports cards are worth? ›CollX (pronounced “collects”) is the fastest way to figure out what your cards are worth. Snap photos of them and instantly get the current market price. Add them to your collection and track your overall portfolio value. You can even buy, sell, grade, and trade your cards with other collectors.
How can I quickly value my sports cards? ›- Keep track of card values over time with tables and graphs for every card.
- Compare cards against each other – see how data (value and popularity etc) has changed over time between 2 or more cards at the same time.
- Track sales volumes of cards.
This is why selling and buying sports cards is challenging but also fun. For example, the best time to sell NFL football cards is during the months of September through January the next year. Then, best time to sell your MLB cards would be starting with April and up to October.
How to scan your Pokemon cards to see how much they are worth? ›The TCGplayer is an easy-to-use app and one of the best for checking the prices of Pokemon cards. This app has over a million downloads in Google Play Store alone. The app comes with a scanner feature to scan your Pokemon cards. You can scan multiple cards at a time.
What is the free sports card grading app? ›True Grade is an auto-grading and pricing sports card service for individuals who are looking for a quicker and easier way to have their cards graded. Users can create an account that will allow them to take a photo of their card, grade it on the spot, and save their card in a collection for their records.
Where can I get cards graded in person? ›In terms of where to get cards graded in person, you can visit card shows, conventions, and even the offices of major grading companies like PSA or Beckett. The process and outcome will differ depending on the option you choose.
What is the best year of baseball cards to collect? ›
That crown goes to 1993 SP, with a foil set of rookies including Jeter, along with cards of Chipper Jones and Johnny Damon. The 1993 SP set on its own was revolutionary, and a great set in the opinion of many hobby enthusiasts given its premium approach.
Will baseball cards increase in value? ›The price of the Mantle card suggests the market for baseball cards is quite healthy and will likely remain so well into the future. "The old vintage items are going to continue to increase in price and value and some of the new superstars that are going to come up in value,” said Gonzales.
Are Nolan Ryan cards worth anything? ›The most valuable Card of Nolan Ryan is currently 1972 Topps #595 Nolan Ryan PSA 10 by Topps from 1972 with a worth of approx. $45600.0.
What is the best way to catalog sports cards? ›The best way to organize cards is to put them into perfect-fit sleeves first and then put them inside a binder sleeve back to back. The perfect-fit sleeve offers protection for your collection from humidity, dust, friction and other contaminants.
What sports cards are people looking for? ›Rookie cards are the holy grail of sports card collecting and have been for a long time. But just because a card says "rookie" on it doesn't make it a rookie card. Often a rookie card will be from that player's rookie season, though not always. When in doubt, look up the card to verify.
What is a hot box baseball cards? ›Sports Card Collectors open a Hot Box of Cards
Every month your Hot Box will contain: 3 autograph/memorabilia cards, 3 unopened packs & 50 Bonus cards (inserts, parallels, rookies, stars, semi-stars).
Most valuable baseball cards from the 80s and 90s include Rickey Henderson, Derek Jeter, Barry Bonds, and Frank Thomas. Baseball cards were collectibles that featured the image and performance of a player. These cards were also called sports trading cards and had a famous market in the 20th Century.
What is the most expensive Ken Griffey Jr card? ›The most valuable Ken Griffey Jr. cards include his 1989 Bowman Tiffany, 1989 Topps Heads Up, and 1989 Upper Deck #1 Star Rookie card. Massive print runs limit the investment value of Griffey's cards. Rally app offers fractionalized shares for valuable cards like 1989 Bowman Tiffany.
What are the most valuable cards from the junk era? ›The six most valuable cards from this era include the 1989 Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie Card, 1990 Reggie Jackson Autograph, 1991 Michael Jordan baseball card, 1993 Derek Jeter rookie card, 1994 Mickey Mantle/Ken Griffey Jr. Dual Auto, and 1995 Electric Diamond Gold Derek Jeter.
Is it hard to sell 80s baseball cards? ›Today, there are thousands of unopened cases of late 1980's and 1990's cards. It is extremely unlikely, that the demand will ever catch up with the supply enough to allow these cards to appreciate to the value levels that the vintage cards enjoy. Many of us bought 1980s & 1990s sports cards as an investment.
How to find value of vintage baseball cards? ›
To find the value of sports cards, there is no better source than eBay. eBay will show you exactly what a particular card in a variety of conditions has recently sold for.
How can I sell 1980s baseball cards? ›- Selling to a Local Sports Card Shop or at a Card Show.
- Sell Your Vintage Sports Cards for Cash.
- Sell on eBay.
- Compare Your Cards to Sold Prices.
- Auction House Option.
- Your 1980s and 90s Sports Cards Aren't Likely Worth Much.
- Other Do-It-Yourself Selling Outlets.
Other 1986-87 Fleer Basketball rookies of note include Charles Barkley, Karl Malone, Clyde Drexler, Dominique Wilkins, Isiah Thomas, Hakeem Olajuwon, Joe Dumars and Chris Mullin.
What all came in a pack of 1986 Fleer basketball? ›The 1986 Fleer Basketball set consists of 132 cards (which included one checklist card), each a standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2". Issued in wax packs, cards bore a straightforward red-white-and-blue-bordered photo design. Every pack also held a "Photo Sticker" insert.
What is the most valuable Ken Griffey card? ›The most valuable Ken Griffey Jr. cards include his 1989 Bowman Tiffany, 1989 Topps Heads Up, and 1989 Upper Deck #1 Star Rookie card. Massive print runs limit the investment value of Griffey's cards. Rally app offers fractionalized shares for valuable cards like 1989 Bowman Tiffany.
What sports card sold for the most money? ›On August 28 of 2022, a Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps Card sold for $12.6 million to an anonymous buyer.
Who was rookie of the year in 1986 baseball? ›| 1986 American League Debuts 1986 A.L. Rookies | 1986 N.L. Rookies | Baseball Firsts (All Years) | ||
|---|---|---|
| # | Name (sort) | Team (sort) |
| 25 | Eric King | 1986 Detroit Tigers |
| 28 | Scott Bankhead | 1986 Kansas City Royals |
| 34 | Terry Bell | 1986 Kansas City Royals |
On March 26th of 2020, just weeks after COVID lockdowns began in the United States, a PSA 10 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card sold for $45,100 on eBay. A few weeks later, on April 19th, The Last Dance premiered to an audience of 6.3 million people. The next time a PSA 10 sold was on May 7th.
What is the rarest rookie card? ›1. Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps. It's believed there are only three PSA 10 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle rookie cards that exist, making it the most valuable rookie card of all time, in any sport.
What are the odds of pulling a Jordan rookie card? ›
For every spot you purchase, you'll have the same odds as your neighbor - 1 in 132 to land card #57, Michael Jordan.
Do rookie cards hold value? ›Due to excessive collector demand, rookie cards are more valuable than any other later issue (with some occasional exceptions). Even in cases where a player's second year card has a lower supply than a rookie card, the rookie card still tends to be worth more money.
How to find the value of old basketball cards? ›CollX (pronounced “collects”) is the fastest way to figure out what your cards are worth. Snap photos of them and instantly get the current market price. Add them to your collection and track your overall portfolio value. You can even buy, sell, grade, and trade your cards with other collectors.
How many cards are in a 1986 Fleer wax pack? ›So, each 1986/87 Fleer basketball wax box contains 432 base set cards and 36 stickers.