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When 1981 Topps baseball cards first hit store shelves, there was something different about the sports card market:
Donruss and Fleer had just entered the mix, providing fresh competition throughout the hobby...
After several years of litigation, a federal judge ended Topps' exclusive rights to sell baseball cards, opening the door for Donruss and Fleer to enter the market.
With competition came innovation, however.
To set itself apart, Topps famously created itsTradedset at the end of the year that revolutionized the hobby for years to come.
Like the 1981 MLB split-season itself that gave baseball fans two "seasons" more or less, collectors now had two Topps sets to try and assemble.
And in this guide, I'll run through the fifteen most valuable across both sets.
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 1981 Donruss and Fleer 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:
1981 Topps #302 Dodgers Future Stars
Estimated PSA 9 Mint Value: $225
When it comes to rookie season debuts, the Dodgers have developed a reputation for some of the finest on record.
Jackie Robinson, Mike Piazza, Hideo Nomo and, you guessed it, Fernando Valenzuela each took the league by storm as soon as they stepped on the field.
After Fernando started 8-0 with a 0.50 ERA with eight complete games and five shutouts in his first eight starts, "Fernandomania" swept across the country.
At season's end, Valenzuela stood with a 13-7 record, 2.48 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 180 strikeouts, all good enough to win him both Rookie of the Year and Cy Young honors.
Valenzuela remains the only rookie ever to win the Cy Young.
The thing that makes this card interesting is that there are no PSA 10 examples of it on record at the time of this writing, so estimating its PSA 10 value is difficult.
If one were to ever surface in that grade, though, I am sure it would command a steep enough price tag to easily make it the most valuable PSA 10 card in the set.
1981 Topps #315 Kirk Gibson Rookie Card
Estimated PSA 9 Mint Value: $150
For whatever reason, some moments in sports history seem to resonate with people in such a way that they almost become locked in memory.
Consider Michael Jordan's buzzer-beater over Craig Ehlo during the 1989 Playoffs that sent the Cavaliers packing.
Or take Joe Montana's pass to Dwight Clark in the back of the end zone during the 1981 NFC Championship Game against the Dallas Cowboys.
And then there was Kirk Gibson's walk-off home run in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series against the Oakland A's.
Gibson pumping his fist in excitement as he rounded the bases is one of the most memorable moments in baseball history.
The entire 1988 season was memorable for Gibson as he picked up the only MVP and Silver Slugger awards of his career that year.
Now that he's forever a Los Angeles sports hero, Gibson's rookie card can be worth a pretty penny in high grade.
1981 Topps #240 Nolan Ryan
Estimated PSA 9 Mint Value: $135
Nolan Ryan made his debut with the Houston Astros in 1980 and that season was a bit unusual for him for one glaring reason:he did not lead the league in strikeouts.
After pacing the league in strikeouts during seven of his previous eight seasons with the Angels, nearly everyone expected that he would be at the top every year.
Adjusting from the American League to the National League may have been the root cause for the drop-off.
Whatever the reason, Ryan turned in the second-lowest K/9 ratio of his career (7.7) outside of his final season in 1993.
Interestingly, he bounced back in 1981 to dominate not in strikeouts but by turning in an incredible 1.69 ERA with a .688 winning percentage, both career bests, while finishing fourth in Cy Young voting.
I love how Ryan's orange Houston Astros cap and the cartoon hat in the lower-left corner work in unison to give this card some fantastic visual pop.
Nolan Ryan cards, especially in high grade, remain incredibly popular among hobbyists.
1981 Topps #261 Rickey Henderson
Estimated PSA 9 Mint Value: $120
No position player in the American League enjoyed a better all-around season as Rickey Henderson did in 1981.
In addition to picking up his only career Gold Glove, he also snagged his first Silver Slugger and finished second in MVP voting to Milwaukee pitcher, Rollie Fingers.
The young speedster was brilliant on offense as he batted .319 (nearly a career-high) and led the league in runs scored (89), hits (135), and stolen bases (56).
Even though some baseball cards might not necessarily be iconic, they can stick out in your memory for simpler reasons, and Henderson's second-year card is one of those in my case.
When I was a kid, my older brother traded for this card and, at the time, we both admired it as it was one of the oldest cards either of us had in our collections.
And, the fact that it was "almost his rookie card" made it even more special to us.
Those are the kinds of memories that make this hobby so great.
1981 Topps #347 Harold Baines Rookie Card
Estimated PSA 9 Mint Value: $120
Over 22 seasons in Major League Baseball, Harold Baines appeared in six All-Star games, hit 384 home runs, tallied 1,628 RBI, and scored another 1,299 runs.
Baines also won a Silver Slugger in 1989 and led the American League in slugging percentage (.541) in 1984.
He would lend his bat to several teams, including the White Sox, Orioles, A's, Rangers, and Indians, as he bounced around quite a bit.
Overall, he had a solid professional baseball career, but he didn't quite put up the kind of Hall of Fame resumé needed for induction when he was first eligible in 2007.
His percentage of the voting total peaked at 6.1% in 2010 and he would fall off the ballot the next year after receiving just 4.8% of the vote.
However, he and Lee Smith both received the nod to Cooperstown when the Today's Game Era Committee selected them as part of the Hall of Fame Class of 2019.
The young, bearded lefty poses in his White Sox uniform on his 1981 Topps rookie card, which has received a nice boost in price ever since his Hall of Fame induction.
1981 Topps #600 Johnny Bench
Estimated PSA 9 MintValue: $120
After making the All-Star team the previous thirteen seasons in a row, Johnny Bench did not make the 1981 NL roster as Gary Carter, Bruce Benedict, and Terry Kennedy would represent the NL at catcher instead.
However, Bench's career body of work outshines all three of them as many consider him to be the greatest catcher in baseball history.
Even though the two-time MVP and 14-time All-Star was incredible behind the plate, as noted by his ten Gold Gloves, Bench was perhaps best known for his incredible bat.
Take his two MVP seasons of 1970 and 1972, for example, where he led the league in home runs and RBI.
That was unheard of for a catcher to do that.
Indeed, Bench was something special, and he was a critical reason why the "Big Red Machine" rolled through opposing teams year after year during the 1970s.
1981 Topps #400 Reggie Jackson
Estimated PSA 9 Mint Value: $95
After leading the league in home runs (41), finishing second in MVP voting, and batting .300 for the only time in his career in 1980, Yankees fans had high hopes for Reggie going into the 1981 season.
t was the last season on his five-year contract, and things did not go smoothly, to say the least.
Friction developed between George Steinbrenner and him after the Yankees owner showed little interest in working out a new contract.
Things became even more interesting after Steinbrenner forced Jackson to take a physical during the strike after Reggie's slow start to the season.
Once play resumed, Reggie's production improved as the Hall of Famer set on a defiant course to prove there was nothing wrong with him physically at that point in his career.
Nevertheless, Steinbrenner never did resign him but years later admitted that it was one of his biggest regrets as an owner.
1981 Topps #180 Pete Rose
Estimated PSA 9 Mint Value: $75
Pete Rose would lead the league in hits (140) for the seventh and final time in his storied career during the shortened 1981 season.
He also picked up his only Silver Slugger award and was named to his fifteenth All-Star game, seemingly on a surefire trajectory to the Hall of Fame at that point in his career.
However, the baseball world was stunned years later in 1989 when allegations surfaced that Rose gambled on baseball while a player and manager for the Reds from 1985-1987.
As a result of the legal process, Rose accepted his placement on baseball's permanently ineligible list, which would ban him from the game and Cooperstown for life.
Some hold out hope that baseball will someday forgive him and allow the all-time hits leader into the Hall of Fame, but it still seems highly unlikely.
Despite his complicated legacy, Pete Rose cards remain some of the most desirable in the hobby.
1981 Topps #479 Expos Future Stars
Estimated PSA 9 Mint Value: $75
While neither Roberto Ramos nor Bobby Pate spent much time in the Majors, Tim Raines spent twenty-three years playing at the highest level for six different teams when all was said and done.
During his career, Raines appeared in seven All-Star games, won a batting title in 1986, picked up two World Series rings, and led the league in stolen bases four straight seasons from 1981 to 1984.
I already mentioned his eye-popping 71 stolen bases in just 88 games during the 1981 season that would pretty much set the tone for how the league would come to know Tim Raines: a nightmare on the basepaths with blazing speed.
Elected to the Hall of Fame in 2017, in his tenth year of eligibility, Raines ranks fifth all-time in stolen bases with 808.
Given the way the game is played today, he'll likely remain at fifth until stolen bases make a return as a critical element of game strategy if they ever do.
1981 Topps #700 George Brett
Estimated PSA 9 Mint Value: $60
Like Carlton, George Brett entered the 1981 season coming off a remarkable 1980 season.
That season was a career year for Brett as he set personal bests in batting average (.390), RBI (118), OBP (.454), slugging percentage (.664), OPS (1.118).
It was enough to capture his first Silver Slugger and the only MVP Award of his iconic career.
Brett's .390 batting average that year was only outmatched by Tony Gwynn's .394 batting average in 1994 as being the highest since Ted Williams batted .406 in 1941.
Though his batting average in 1981 fell back down to Earth at .314, Brett was still one of the game's best players and earned his sixth-straight All-Star selection for his efforts.
The red borders and the baby blue Royals uniform give this card huge eye appeal.
1981 Topps #504 Dale Murphy
Estimated PSA 9 Mint Value: $55
This hobby loves Dale Murphy as he was one of the game's biggest superstars during the 1980s when card collecting was.
Few players were as hot as Murphy as he would pick up two MVP awards, seven All-Star selections, five Gold Gloves, and four Silver Sluggers from 1980 to 1987.
Interestingly, the 1981 season was the only season during that stretch in which he did not make the All-Star team.
Unfortunately for Murphy, it is precisely the fact that he was so hot during such a short period that has kept him out of the Hall of Fame.
At least baseball writers and Cooperstown feel it was too short of a timeframe, anyway.
Kids who grew up collecting during that era, one of the hobby's most notoriously popular, are now grown adults always on the lookout for his cards.
1981 Topps #380 Willie Stargell
Estimated PSA 9 Mint Value: $50
1981 Topps #220 Tom Seaver
Estimated PSA 9 Mint Value: $45
1981 Topps #254
Estimated PSA 9 Mint Value: $45
1981 Topps #275 Dwight Evans
Estimated PSA 9 Mint Value: $45
1981 Topps #480 Carlton Fisk
Estimated PSA 9 Mint Value: $45
1981 Topps #540 Mike Schmidt
Estimated PSA 9 Mint Value: $45
1981 Topps #640 Dave Parker
Estimated PSA 9 Mint Value: $45
1981 Topps #100 Rod Carew
Estimated PSA 9 Mint Value: $40
1981 Topps #110 Carl Yastrzemski
Estimated PSA 9 Mint Value: $40
1981 Topps #490 Eddie Murray
Estimated PSA 9 Mint Value: $40
1981 Topps #515 Robin Yount
Estimated PSA 9 Mint Value: $40
1981 Topps #630 Steve Carlton
Estimated PSA 9 Mint Value: $40
Expectations were high for Carlton going into the 1981 season as he had just picked up his third Cy Young award for his body of work in 1980 in which he led the league in wins (24) and strikeouts (286).
His ERA of 2.34 was also phenomenal and had the Dodgers' Don Sutton not turned in a bit better 2.20 ERA, Carlton would've sealed off the pitching Triple Crown as well.
He followed up his 1980 campaign with another solid season in 1981, going 13-4 with a 2.42 ERA, good enough to finish third in Cy Young voting.
Carlton also picked up his only career Gold Glove in 1981.
"Lefty" was one of the greatest pitchers in MLB history, and nobody could describe how difficult it was to hit against him better than Willie Stargell, who once said it was "like trying to drink coffee with a fork."
1981 Topps #705 Ted Simmons
Estimated PSA 9 Mint Value: $40
1981 Topps #4 Stolen Base Leaders
Estimated PSA 9 Mint Value: $35
These next two cards on the list are part of the 1981 ToppsTraded set but, given their importance to the hobby, I wanted to be sure and cover them as well.
1981 Topps Traded #850 Fernando Valenzuela
Estimated PSA 9 Mint Value: $200
With Donruss and Fleer both now in the baseball card business, Topps began searching for new ways to set themselves apart from the competition.
So, in 1981 they revolutionized the hobby by issuing their 132-cardTradedset at the end of the season.
As players' situations changed throughout the season, the intent of theTradedset was to feature players who were traded (hence the name), rookies, free-agent signees, or players called up from the Minors.
Valenzuela had already appeared on the "Dodgers Future Stars" card in the base set, but since he was one of the biggest stars on the World Series Champion Dodgers, Topps gave him his own card in theirTradedset.
Valenzuela did appear in the Fleer's set that year but Donruss missed out on the hype.
With this card, Topps was able to satisfy some of the red hot collector demand for his cards.
1981 Topps Traded #816 Tim Raines
Estimated PSA 9 Mint Value: $650
Like Valenzuela, Tim Raines also appeared in the base set on the "Expos Future Stars" card, but Topps decided to give him his own card in theTradedset as well.
The timing was perfect as Raines was coming off an incredible rookie campaign in which he would finish second in Rookie of the Year voting to Valenzuela.
Fans were amazed at the sensational rookie's explosiveness on the basepaths as Raines remarkably set a then Major League record with 71 stolen bases in just 88 games during the strike-interrupted season.
If he could do that in 88 games, what could he do in a full season?
Collector demand shot through the roof.
Donruss did feature Raines in their set that year but Fleer did not, and, like Valenzuela'sTradedcard, this was Topps' way of capitalizing on the hype and elevated demand.
1981 Topps Baseball Cards In Review
Even though there are some Hall of Fame rookies and plenty of stars, this set still seems to fly under the radar in terms of popularity among hobbyists.
Newfound competition from Donruss and Fleer tested collector loyalty at the time but Topps would ultimately remain on top as the years rolled on.
Released in one series, the 726-card set is a fairly simple and straightforward set to collect with a nice design.
But, it just seems to lack the appeal that other Topps sets from the 1980s had and kind of takes a backseat, as a result.
However, if you're looking for a relatively cheaper set with plenty of star power then this one could be up your alley.
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The most valuable card of 1981 Topps is currently 1981 Topps #315 Kirk Gibson PSA 10 with a worth of approx. $9,900.00. The most traded card of 1981 Topps in the past 30 days on eBay was for 1981 Topps #240 Nolan Ryan with 48 trades and an average price of $3.27.
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The most valuable card of 1981 Topps is currently 1981 Topps #315 Kirk Gibson PSA 10 with a worth of approx. $9,900.00. The most traded card of 1981 Topps in the past 30 days on eBay was for 1981 Topps #240 Nolan Ryan with 48 trades and an average price of $3.27.
- #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.
1968 Nolan Ryan #177
While Topps printed many cards honoring his seasons, the 1968 "Rookie Stars" card, where he shares the spotlight with teammate Jerry Koosman, is the most valuable. One perfect gem mint 10 card (the only one of its kind so far) sold through Heritage Auctions in 2016 for $612,359.83.
Some of the most expensive Topps cards include the 1952 Mickey Mantle card, 1952 Willie Mays card, 1968 Topps Mets Rookies with Jerry Koosman and Nolan Ryan, and 1963 Topps Rookie Stars with Pedro Gonzalez, Ken McMullen, Pete Rose, and Al Weis.
How do I know if my Topps card is first edition? ›Making a small change to the main flagship style, 2022 Topps Series 1 1st Edition Baseball adds a "1st Edition" logo to the entire 330-card base set from Series 1. There are limited foil parallels, as well.
How do I find out how much my Topps card is worth? ›To check the value of your baseball cards, go to eBay.com or access the mobile app. In the search bar, type the name of the player, the card's year, and the brand. Also include relevant details like serial numbering, parallel version, grade, and more.
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.
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.
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.
What is the rarest baseball card right now? ›
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 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 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.
Which Ken Griffey Jr cards are worth money? ›- Ken Griffey Jr. 1998 Upper Deck A Piece Of Action Patch Auto /24 BGS 8.5 - $84,000. ...
- Ken Griffey Jr. / Mickey Mantle 1994 Upper Deck Dual Signed Card BGS 9.5/AUTO 10 - $57,600. CardLadder. ...
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1st Editions and Shadowless cards will always lack the shadow on the right of the image's frame. If you see the shadowing there, you know that it is an Unlimited card. However, if the shadow is lacking, you may have either a 1st Edition or a Shadowless card.
Is there an app to see how much cards are worth? ›Scan a card with the CardCastle app to instantly price check it! Know how much your cards are worth and track the value of your collection over time to make better buying, selling and trading decisions.
What cards are Topps buying back? ›What cards does the 2022 Topps Chrome buyback program apply to? The 2022 Topps Chrome buyback program is applicable to the main base and parallel cards of Aaron Judge (#99) and Paul Goldschmidt (#82) — except for the /5 and 1/1 numbered cards.
How can I find out how much my baseball cards are worth for 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.
Is there a website to check value of baseball cards? ›PSAcard.com has the answer.
Whether you're looking to find the value of a cardboard classic like the 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle or a modern release like a 1986 Fleer #57 Michael Jordan rookie card, the resources on PSAcard.com will give you accurate pricing information on your card of interest.
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.
How can you tell if a Topps baseball card is rare? ›
It's become quite common with modern card releases to see limited card sets include the number on the design – this is obviously an easy way to establish the rarity of a sports card. Many card manufacturers will also release details on the print run for print-to-demand card sets.
What years are junk wax cards? ›For our purposes, we're starting the Junk Wax Era in 1987 and ending it with the 1993 sets.
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 do I know if my sports cards are worth money? ›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.
Is it worth going through old baseball cards? ›Pre-War Baseball Cards (Printed Prior to 1945)
Cards of Hall of Famers and stars from this era can easily be worth thousands of dollars, especially if they are in great shape. Even common cards (those of non-star players) can be worth major money depending on which card it is.
- 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.
The 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle is part of a larger set of cards produced by the Topps Company in 1952. However, the Mantle card is the most valuable in the set due to its scarcity and the fact that it was one of Mantle's first major league cards.
What sports cards will be worth money in the future? ›If you're looking for a long-term investment, you're going to want to go for the classic cards. Like blue-chip stocks, 'blue-chip' sports cards are well-established and have already shown to hold value over longer periods—your mint-condition Mickey Mantles and Babe Ruths.
What Mark McGwire cards are worth money? ›- 1987 Topps #366 Mark McGwire by Topps from 1987 with a value of approx. $1.0.
- 1985 Topps #401 Mark McGwire by Topps from 1985 with a value of approx. $8.0.
- 1988 Topps #580 Mark McGwire by Topps from 1988 with a value of approx. $1.99.
The "Holy Grail" of baseball cards is the T-206 Honus Wagner issued in 1909. Reportedly, approximately 50 were ever made. Today, very few exist, making it the most sought-after sports card in history. It was created and distributed by the American Tobacco Company and came in a pack of cigarettes.
What are the top 20 baseball cards that are worth money? ›
- Mickey Mantle, 1952 Topps. Sale Price: $12,600,000. ...
- Honus Wagner, 1909-1911 ATC T206. Sale Price: $7,250,000. ...
- 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth. ...
- Mike Trout 2009 Bowman Chrome Superfractor. ...
- 1916 Sporting News Babe Ruth. ...
- Roberto Clemente, 1955 Topps. ...
- Mike Trout, 2011. ...
- Ty Cobb 1909-11 T206 Tobacco.
Having won several city championships, the Brooklyn Atlantics dominated New York baseball in the early 1860s. The team's carte de visite (a visiting card), produced in 1865, is considered the earliest extant dated “baseball card,” a souvenir handed out to fans and even to opposing teams.
What 1989 Topps baseball cards are worth the most money? ›All 1989 Topps Baseball Cards
The most valuable card of 1989 Topps is currently 1989 Topps Tiffany #647 Randy Johnson PSA 10 with a worth of approx. $1,525.00. The most traded card of 1989 Topps in the past 30 days on eBay was for 1989 Topps #647 Randy Johnson with 32 trades and an average price of $1.28.
Rickey Henderson's official rookie card is his 1980 Topps #482 card. A gem mint copy of the card (PSA 10) is worth on average between $100,000 to $150,000. Lower graded copies can be found for much less, depending on how much you are looking to spend.
What is the most valuable card in the 1985 Topps set? ›All 1985 Topps Baseball Cards
The most valuable card of 1985 Topps is currently 1985 Topps #401 Mark McGwire PSA 10 with a worth of approx. $2,751.00. The most traded card of 1985 Topps in the past 30 days on eBay was for 1985 Topps #536 Kirby Puckett with 125 trades and an average price of $6.01.
- 1974 Laughlin Old-Time Black Stars Josh Gibson #8. ...
- 2. 1983 Topps Tony Gwynn PSA Rookie Auto. ...
- 1965 Topps Joe Morgan PSA 8 (RC) #16. ...
- 1992 Score Joe DiMaggio Certified Auto /2500. ...
- 1975 Topps Keith Hernandez PSA 9 Rookie #623. ...
- 1951 Bowman Monte Irvin PSA 6 Rookie #198. ...
- 1948 Bowman Phil Rizzuto PSA 6 Rookie #8.
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). Plus every month contains a special themed item.
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- Vaughn Grissom 2020 Bowman Chrome Prospect Auto.
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.
Which Jose Canseco baseball cards are valuable? ›There are currently 5814 Cards of Jose Canseco in our Database including 1 rookie Cards and 4944 variations Cards. The most valuable Card of Jose Canseco is currently 2019 Topps Update 1984 Topps Baseball Autographs 150th Anniversary #84A-JCA Jose Canseco /150 PSA 9 by Topps Update from 2019 with a worth of approx.
What is the most expensive Bo Jackson baseball card? ›
A 1986 Donruss Highlights Bo Jackson “In White” gem mint Baseball playing card recently sold for $912 at an auction in January 2022. The 1986 Donruss misprint card is a rare and unique addition to any Bo Jackson collection, with only six known PSA 10 copies in existence.
Can you still make money selling sports cards? ›Grading and selling: Grading companies like PSA and Beckett can assign a grade to your #sportscards based on their condition, with higher grades typically commanding higher prices. If you have a collection of cards in good condition, getting them graded and then selling them could be a profitable strategy.
How do you tell what grade your card is? ›Cards are graded based on these factors: Centering, Corners, Edges, and Surface. They give each attribute a grade of 1-10, then combine those to give the card a final grade of 1-10. Anything above a 9 is worth book value or greater, as BGS 9 (known as a "Mint 9") is the condition expected of the card out of the pack.
Do you have to pay taxes on selling baseball cards? ›Collectibles are considered alternative investments by the IRS and include things like art, stamps, coins, cards, comics, rare items, antiques, and so on. If collectibles are sold at a gain, you will be subject to a long-term capital gains tax rate of up to 28%, if disposed of after more than one year of ownership.
How many cards were in the 1981 Topps traded set? ›The 1981 Topps Traded Baseball set consists of 132 standard-sized cards.
Are baseball cards from the late 80s and early 90s worth anything? ›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.
Is there an app to look up baseball cards? ›CollX's visual search technology instantly recognizes and matches against a database of 17+ million sports cards.
How many Topps Tiffany sets were made? ›Tiffany baseball cards were first produced in 1984, during the lead-up to the junk wax era. These sets had an extremely low print run compared to other sets of the period, with 10,000 sets estimated to have been printed in 1984.
How much did a pack of Topps baseball cards cost in 1980? ›The first thing collectors noticed about wax boxes and packs in the winter of 1980 was the size…and the price. There were still 36 cards per box, but the price had jumped from 20 cents to 25 cents.
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.