How Do I Know If My Trading Cards Are Worth Money?

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To check, look for

a year somewhere on the card fronts or go to the card backs and look for a copyright date

. Even common from some vintage sets can bring some money, so be sure to keep an eye out for older cards.

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How do I know if my trading cards are valuable?

Trading cards that are in mint condition tend to be worth

more than cards

with flaws like centering issues, dinged corners, and creases. First things first, is the card raw or graded? If your card is raw, compare it to PSA's Grading Standards as you sort through PSA's 1 – 10 grading scale.

What sports trading cards are worth money?

Player Card Price 1. Honus Wagner T206 SGC 3 $6.6 Million T2. Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps $5.2 Million T2. LeBron James 2003-04 Rookie Patch Autograph $5.2 Million 4. Luka Doncic* 1:1 Logoman Autographed $4.6 Million

What 90s baseball cards are worth money?

  • 1990 Topps USA#1 George Bush. Estimated PSA 9 Value: $10,000. …
  • 1990 Topps #336 Ken Griffey Jr. …
  • 1990 Topps #414 Frank Thomas Rookie Card. …
  • 1990 Topps #690 Mark McGwire. …
  • 1990 Topps #692 Sammy Sosa Rookie Card. …
  • 1990 Topps #757 Larry Walker Rookie Card. …
  • 1990 Topps #1 Nolan Ryan. …
  • 1990 Topps #300 Bo Jackson.

What 1980's baseball cards are worth money?

  1. 1 – Rickey Henderson Rookie Card (1980 Topps – Card #482), $27,500.
  2. 2 – Nolan Ryan (1980 Topps – Card #580), $2,000. …
  3. 3 – Cal Ripken Jr. …
  4. 4 – Cal Ripken Jr. …
  5. 5 – Don Mattingly Rookie Card (1984 Donruss – Card #248), $600. (Photo: Amazon.com) …

Are 90s sports cards worth anything?

Some of the only sports cards from the early-1990s to maintain any value are the

1991 Donruss Elite inserts

. The first serial numbered cards in the hobby, they were “limited” to 10,000 copies. … This isn't always the case as some of today's cards can sell for hundreds or even thousands of dollars, but there aren't many.

How much is a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card worth?

The price for this particular rookie card tops the record set in late August when a 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Rookie Patch autograph, graded BGS 9, sold for just

over $2 million

, according to Sports Collectors Daily. For the second time in three months, a 1952 Topps card of Mantle sold for more than $2 million.

What trading cards should I collect?

  • 2020-21 Panini Flux Basketball Hobby Box. …
  • 2021 Panini Contenders Baseball Hobby Box. …
  • 2021 Bowman Inception Baseball Hobby Box. …
  • 2021 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome Baseball Hobby Box. …
  • 2021 Topps Heritage High Baseball Hobby Box. …
  • 2021 Topps Update Series Baseball Hobby Box.

Are Mark McGwire cards worth anything?

But in terms of modern cards it was way up there alongside the 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card. McGwire was one of the most popular players playing for one of the most powerful teams in baseball. They aren't worth as much as they used to be, but

in top condition they can still go for hundreds of dollars

.

What is a Barry Bonds rookie card worth?

The card's design with its huge, bright yellow “Pirates” lettering across the top is instantly recognizable, as is the striped Pirates hat that Bonds was wearing. Aesthetically, it's one of his best rookie cards, and in top condition, the Tiffany version can easily be worth

around $10,000

.

What is a Bo Jackson rookie card worth?

Item Title ▼ Price 1986 DONRUSS BASEBALL ROYALS BO JACKSON ROOKIE CARD RC #50T AUBURN TIGERS NM-MT

$20.00
1987 CLASSIC GREEN BASEBALL ROYALS BO JACKSON ROOKIE CARD RC #15 AUBURN EX-MT $95.00 1987 Topps Bo Jackson #170 Rookie Card PSA 10 GEM MINT $146.85

What is a Jose Canseco rookie card worth?

Item Title ▼ Price Jose Canseco 1986 Topps #201 Baseball Rookie card autographed signed PSA/DNA $69.00 Jose Canseco Rookie Card 1986 Donruss #39 PSA 7 $40.00 Jose Canseco Rookie Card 1987 Topps PSA 8

$14.95
New 1987 Topps Rookie Card JOSE CANSECO #620 Rare $15.00

Are unopened baseball cards worth anything?

They were sold primarily from the 1950's through the early 1990's. Vintage vending cases, still

unopened

, can sell for tens of thousands of dollars while those from the ‘overproduction era' of 1987-1991 often selling for $200 and less.

How much is Pete Rose rookie card worth?

Item Title ▼ Price 1963 Topps Baseball Pete Rose Rookie Card #537 *REPRINT* $1.50 1963 Topps Pete Rose Rookie Card #537 PSA 1 FRESHLY GRADED

$4299.00
1963 Topps Pete Rose Rookie Stars Card RC #537 PSA 5 EX “Charlie Hustle”HIT KING $2499.99

What Michael Jordan cards are valuable?

  • 1997 Michael Jordan Upper Deck Game Jersey (Autograph) #GJ13S‍
  • 1997 Michael Jordan Metal Universe #23 (Green)‍
  • 1997 Michael Jordan Metal Universe #23 (Red) (Available on Otis) ‍
  • 1986 Michael Jordan Fleer RC #57‍
  • 1984 Michael Jordan Star #101‍
  • 1986 Michael Jordan Fleer Sticker #8‍
  • 1987 Michael Jordan Fleer Stickers #2‍

What Michael Jordan cards are worth money?

  • 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems GREEN. …
  • 1997 Upper Deck Game Jersey AUTO PATCH 18/23. …
  • 2004 Exquisite Collection Limited Logos. …
  • 2009 Exquisite Collection Limited Logos. …
  • 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems RED. …
  • 2003 Exquisite Collection Limited Logos.

Are Nolan Ryan cards valuable?

Recent sale:

$25,700

.

The Topps 1968 collection

features All-Stars, Hall of Famers, and primarily the most valuable Nolan Ryan card, which comes from his rookie season. … Similarly, the highest grade received for this 1968 Topps card is a BGS 9, with a small population of 9 in 3,419 submissions.

How much is a Joe Dimaggio rookie card worth?

Estimated Value in PSA 9 Mint Condition:

$75,000

While the rookie cards of Jackie Robinson, Stan Musial and Satchel Paige may be the three most expensive in the set, Joltin' Joe's card is still worth big bucks.

How much is a Jackie Robinson rookie card worth?

Item Title ▼ Price 1949 Bowman #50 Jackie Robinson ROOKIE RC PSA 1 Graded Baseball Card MLB Dodgers $3996.96 1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson #50 Rookie RC REPRINT – Baseball Card $4.95 1949 Leaf #79 JACKIE ROBINSON Rookie Card Brooklyn Dodgers HOF REPRINT – Baseball Card

$6.95

How much is a Ken Griffey Jr rookie card worth?

rookie cards and is a good option around the

$120 price point

. As of May 2021, there are ~4,400 PSA 10 1989 Score Traded Ken Griffey Jr. rookie cards and the card value is ~$136.

Why are rookie cards worth more?

Rookie cards are worth more than other cards of the same player

because they were historically scarcer and harder to come by in top condition than cards issued later in a player's career

.

Are Magic The Gathering cards worth collecting?

The answer is yes! Basically,

every single Magic card has a cash value

, even though for most common cards they only value around $0.05-$0.10. Those cards are considered bulk, and card dealers will expect to buy them in bulk—bring a box full of them, and they can add up to $5.00 or more!

How much are Tom Brady rookie cards worth?

Tom Brady rookie card sells for record-breaking price at

over $3.1 million

at auction.

How much is a Kirby Puckett card worth?

Item Title ▼ Price 1985 Topps Kirby Puckett Rookie Card #536 PSA 8 NM-MT Rare $40.00 KIRBY PUCKETT 1985 TOPPS ROOKIE CARD NO. 536 NEAR MINT TO MINT AND BETTER $9.95 Kirby Puckett Rookie Card Topps

$12.00
Kirby Puckett Topps Rookie card Graded $19.99

How much is a Gary Sheffield rookie card worth?

Item Title ▼ Price GARY SHEFFIELD : 1989 ROOKIE cards – 4 Card Lot -Topps Donruss Score & Fleer $0.99 LOT OF 13 1989 FLEER GARY SHEFFIELD ROOKIE BASEBALL CARDS $1.25 LOT OF 19 1989 TOPPS GARY SHEFFIELD ROOKIE BASEBALL CARDS

$0.79
LOT OF 8 1987 GARY SHEFFIELD ROOKIE CARDS $0.79

What is a Sammy Sosa rookie card worth?

Item Title ▼ Price SAMMY SOSA – 1990 FLEER ROOKIE BASEBALL CARD #548 (CHICAGO WHITE SOX)

$7.99
Sammy Sosa 1990 Donruss Baseball Rookie Card # 489 BCCG Graded 9 Near Mint + $10.00 Sammy Sosa 1990 Donruss Rookie Baseball Card #489 $3.99 Sammy Sosa 1990 Upper Deck #17 Star Rookie Card Mint $95.00

How much is a Darryl Strawberry rookie card worth?

Item Title ▼ Price 1984 Topps Darryl Strawberry New York Mets Rookie Card #182 $14.99 1984 Topps Darryl Strawberry Rookie Card!!!

$12.00
1984 Topps Traded Baseball Card complete set Darryl Strawberry Rookie $67.99 Darryl Strawberry 1983 Topps ROOKIE CARD #108T MINT / GRADABLE $85.00

What baseball cards from the 80's and 90's are worth money?

  • Derek Jeter 1993 Upper Deck Gold Hologram #449 (Check Price)
  • 1987 Donruss Opening Day Barry Bonds / Johnny Ray Error Card #163 (Check Price)
  • 1993 Finest Refractor Ken Griffey Jr. …
  • 1991 Topps Desert Sheild Chipper Jones Rookie Card (Check Price)

Should I open my box of baseball cards?

“I would definitely keep the pack unopened and not open it for card grading if it is vintage [pre-1975],” he said. … “If you are going to take the chance at opening older, vintage material to get nice, high-grade cards,

always try to open rack packs first

,” says Hart.

What is a Tiffany card?

Topps Tiffany Baseball cards are synonymous for

offering upgraded versions of the company's sets from 1984 through 1991

. … On the backs, Tiffany cards have white backs. For the flagship 792-card sets, this is a fast way to tell as the regular cards are printed with gray stock.

Are Topps Tiffany cards worth more?

Topps Tiffany baseball cards offer collectors a more upscale option for many sets from the Junk Wax Era. Between 1984 and 1991 Topps made a relatively limited number of factory sets that came with better production values. Secondary values of Topps Tiffany cards are

much stronger than their

regular Topps counterparts.

How much is a Topps Rickey Henderson rookie card worth?

How Much Is A Rickey Henderson Rookie Card Worth? 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

.

How much is a Babe Ruth card worth?

Babe Ruth's 1914 Baltimore News sports card shows The Bambino as a 19-year-old minor league pitcher and is valued at

roughly $6 million

. The card will be made available via a unique IPO through Collectable, a stock-marketlike investing platform.

How much is a 1990 Bo Jackson card worth?

1986 Donruss Highlights #43 Bo Jackson $2.68 1990 Topps Big #6 Bo Jackson

$0.48
1990 Topps Coins #19 Bo Jackson $0.40 1990 Topps Doubleheaders #35 Bo Jackson $1.32 1990 Topps Glossy All Stars #17 Bo Jackson $0.34

How much is a Deion Sanders baseball card worth?

1989 Best Albany Yankees #1 Deion Sanders

$5.06
1990 Fleer Canadian #454 Deion Sanders $0.71 1990 Leaf #359 Deion Sanders $0.64 1990 O-Pee-Chee #61 Deion Sanders $0.21 1990 MVP Big League All Stars Rainbow Border #9 Deion Sanders $0.34

What is a Greg Maddux rookie card worth?

Item Title ▼ Price GREG MADDUX 1987 Donruss RC Cubs ROOKIE CARD Baseball $1.25 GREG MADDUX 1987 Donruss RC Cubs ROOKIE CARD Baseball $0.99 GREG MADDUX 1987 Donruss RC Cubs ROOKIE CARD Baseball $0.99 Lot of 2 1987 Donruss Greg Maddux Rookie Cards

$3.26

How much is Roger Clemens rookie card?

Item Title ▼ Price 1985 TOPPS TIFFANY ROGER CLEMENS ROOKIE CARD – MINT

$47.99
MINT 1985 TOPPS ROGER CLEMENS ROOKIE CARD # 181 25$ BV $8.50 ROGER CLEMENS RC Fleer RP ROOKIE CARD Red Sox BASEBALL $0.99 ROGER CLEMENS RC Fleer RP ROOKIE CARD Red Sox BASEBALL $0.99

What is a Chipper Jones rookie card worth?

What Is Chipper Jones Rookie Card Worth? The values of Chipper Jones rookie cards will vary anywhere

between $15 and $1000 and even higher

.

How much is a George Brett rookie card worth?

Item Title ▼ Price George Brett Rookie Card

$19.59
George Brett Rookie Card from 1975, Topps, #228 $13.00 George Brett Rookie Card from 1975, Topps, Mint cond. $24.00 PSA 9 GEORGE BRETT 1976 Hostess rookie card A RARE FIND $199.99

How much is a Reggie Jackson card worth?

Item Title ▼ Price 1969 Topps #260 Reggie Jackson ROOKIE RC A's PSA AUTH Graded MLB Baseball Card

$445.96
1969 Topps Reggie Jackson #260 REPRINT Rookie Card-A's $1.99 1969 Topps Reggie Jackson Rookie Card #260 GMA 6 EX-NM $3785.00

What is a Johnny Bench baseball card worth?

This 1968 Topps card is the only officially recognized Johnny Bench rookie card out there, and mint specimens can go for

over $2500

! Don't worry though, it's still possible to score a card in decent condition for under $100 to add to your collection.

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