The s are seen as a transformative era in terms of baseball card collecting, with some excellent cards and innovation bringing the hobby to the forefront of the media and paving the way for the decades that followed. Some of the cards from early on this period definitely still have that classic feel to them and very rarely did they have the razmataz associated with modern cards.
This gives them a perfect niche, the bridge between modern and classi c , players with classic looking and feeling cards playing in the modern era.
Without a doubt one of the most iconic cards of all time and one that would help to change the face of baseball card collecting forever. It features a headshot of a young Ken Griffey Jr. The double-sided, fool wrapped card printed on high-quality paper with a hologram and sold in tamper-proof packaging was revolutionary.
Griffey Jr. This card did not have a limited run and some reports say there were around a million of them made, but the value can still be very high. The ultra-simplistic design is reminiscent of the time with the majority taken up by the picture of Clemens, with simple blue and white borders and writing.
It is hard to say how many were made with estimates being in a rather wild range of 4, to , However, many there were, some issues with the original packaging means that finding them in mint 10 condition is increasingly rare. Clemens has, rather inexplicably to some has not yet been elected to the Hall of Fame. If this eventually happens this card value could experience a boost. The most popular rookie card of one of the greatest ever baseball players. This Topps card features Henderson in action in yellow and white Oakland Athletics uniform, with the bench blurred in the background.
The overall card design is good with some nice-looking graphics on the front and a printed autograph. There is no real consensus on how many of these cards were printed but to find them in mint 10 conditions are extremely rare. The corners also struggle to remain in mint condition.
A small word of warning is needed here as these cards have been counterfeited in the past. It features the 2-time Al MVP posing on the practice ground in full Baltimore Orioles uniform with the bat swung over his shoulder. So far there have been just 22 submitted. Which, is an incredibly small amount. Of those 22 submitted, 14 were found in mint condition with just 1 being gem mint condition. Those are some pretty good numbers considering these cards may have been thrown in a dumpster at one time.
Topps produced their Tiffany collectors edition cards in both their regular Topps issue sets, Topps Traded sets and their Bowman sets in Which is more than likely due to the fact that the population is much smaller for the Bowman rookie.
But, the ones that do, pay premium prices for the near-perfect examples. There are two versions of this card. The other version has blue borders and is more populated than the Platinum. Because the Platinum has less available they are naturally more valuable. Coming in at number 6 on the list is another Barry Bonds rookie card.
This example looks similar to his far less valuable Topps rookie card, however, this is the O-Pee-Chee version. Furthermore, the back also has the O-Pee-Chee logo and a much brighter card stock than the regular issue Topps. The total Topps count is at 13,! They are far less populated than regular issue Topps cards. Viewing the population report for the two makes it clear just how much rarer they are than the Topps cards.
This is by far one of the most iconic and recognizable error cards in the hobby. The card shows teammate Johnny Ray but has all the Barry Bonds information on the front and back. Not many were released because the error was fixed shortly after it was discovered. So, the supply is very low. Well, PSA has graded and authenticated a mere to date.
In addition to the low population, this example graded out to be in PSA 10, gem mint condition. Of the cards submitted, only 13 managed to make the 10 grade. Making this example 1 of only 13 in existence. If the population stays this low, we can expect to see the value continue to rise.
In case you were unclear, the most valuable Mark McGwire rookie card is his Topps Tiffany card. When found in PSA 10, gem mint condition, the value goes through the roof. Collectors scramble over each other to obtain the most centered and flawless example whenever they hit the market. Needless to say, with just over 1, graded by PSA and only 35 declared gem mint 10, they are very rare in near condition. As I mentioned above, when found in gem mint condition, the value goes through the roof.
It is said that only 1, sets were printed but many were thrown away or deemed worthless at the time. Another valuable card from the Topps Tiffany set is the Roger Clemens rookie card The Topps Tiffany is recognized as Roger Clemens most valuable rookie card. The greatest lead-off hitter in the entirety of baseball history, Rickey Henderson finds no equal in the career rankings for both stolen bases and runs scored, keeping the spirit of the Dead Ball Era alive into the twenty-first century.
The heavy gloss and stark white borders have proven to be the obstacles that have made Gem Mint examples like this so tough. I have hundreds of 19 70s football and hockey cards and hundreds of 80s baseball cards. There is no quick way to do it.
You have to do it manually. It all depends on the condition as well. If you have a gem mint card it will be worth significantly more than a near mint card. You can sell them in lots at auction. If you do that, make sure to take really good photos of the cards in very good lighting. Make sure to capture all the details including corners, surface, edges, and centering.
The better the condition the card, the higher the bids will be! Good luck! Have you tried selling on eBay? You get the most bang for your buck there. There is nowhere else to sell other than that platform. I have a collection that I am looking to sale. I have 70s, 80s, 90s, present. I have baseball, football, basketball, ice hockey, soccer, nascar, boxing, and a few ufc.
I have so many new sealed new sealed boxes of baseball, football, soccer, and ice hockey that it would make a library worth of cards for a whole new collection as well. I have a tops Ken Griffey jr card in top of the line condition anyone know why this card is so much. I would start on eBay. Look at what you have and see what it sells for. You can sell the sets in lots and save on shipping. Collectors like sealed packs and sets. I am sure I have all 25 as well in my collection.
When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. George Brett. PSA 10 - Gem Mint condition. Check prices on eBay. Population Report. Roger Clemens. Lee Smith. Frank Thomas. Bo Jackson. Bill Ripken. Don Mattingly. Pete Rose. Today, some of those hold up better in our memories than they do in value.
Jose Canseco comes to mind. At one point, his Donruss rookie card was the king of the modern hobby. But then a ball bounced off his head, his career floundered and he became the mouthpiece of the steroid era. Canseco's fellow Bash Brother, Mark McGwire, has seen a similar fall from grace, again connected with steroids.
In and , the card soared to unbelievable heights as collectors looked for a piece of the single-season home run king. At the time, the economy was rocking and things like massive print runs were overlooked. The home run record was broken, his legacy was tainted and everyone realized just how many of the cards were out there. Despite some blips and drops, several baseball rookie cards from the s have held up well and will continue to sell strongly in the years to come.
As more collectors return to the hobby, values may even climb a little. However the supply is so plentiful for almost all mainstream releases from the decade, the best route for those looking for a return on their investment is likely alternative versions of the cards, like Topps Tiffany, or professionally graded Gem Mint copies.
View the most popular s card auctions on eBay. Here is a list of the most valuable baseball rookie cards from the s. While different collectors use different definitions for what a rookie card is, our list consists of the first base cards of a player from fully licensed sets that were distributed nationally. While highly desirable and great cards, parallel versions like Topps Tiffany and Fleer Glossy are not considered official rookie cards.
To maintain consistency, this list is based on average realized prices for cards professionally graded PSA 9 Mint. The dual-photo fronts remain a favorite with many collectors. Another thing that stands out is its deep checklist that is highlighted by rookie cards of Ryne Sandberg and Wade Boggs, and the second-year Cal Ripken Jr. However, it's the Topps Tony Gwynn rookie card that stands above them all. Although the Hall of Famer has rookies in Fleer, Donruss and O-Pee-Chee, it's the Topps that remains the favorite among collectors.
Perhaps the least recognizable card on this list, the Fleer Update Dwight Gooden makes the cut primarily because of the set and not the player. Despite a tumultuous end to his playing career and several off-field incidents, Gooden still has a dedicated collecting base who look back fondly on his dominance during the mids.
Chalk this one up to the power of Cal Ripken Jr. Few will argue that Fleer's first sets were lacking in the design department. Bland lines and out-of-focus pictures played a big part in this. However, a Cal Ripken Jr.
Although the least desirable of the great's first-year cards, the Fleer Cal Ripken Jr. Now that's a little better.
With a more distinct design and a much more flattering portrait, the Donruss Cal Ripken Jr. It launched Upper Deck as a major player in the hobby and showed collectors what a mainstream premium card could look like. And while it's still an extremely popular card, supply now outpaces demand. This has brought the price of the iconic card down in recent years.
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