Are Willie Mays cards a good investment?

So his cards will remain highly collectible for years to come. But they'll cost you some decent money to put together in high grade. Even though Willie Mays baseball cards may not be as valuable as Mickey Mantle's cards but they are still some of the most valuable in the hobby.
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How much does a Willie Mays baseball card go for?

1952 Topps #261 Willie Mays PSA 8 ($485,000)

When it comes to popular baseball cards, this is one that definitely finds its way to the top of the list more often than not. In this particular case, you have a card that was released in the same year as the 1952 Bowman #218, yet it's obviously worth much more.
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How much is a 1952 Willie Mays card worth?

The value of a 1952 Topps Willie Mays card will depend on its condition and can range between $500 to $16,000 or more.
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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.
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How much is a Pete Rose rookie card worth?

Pete Rose is featured in at least 29 baseball cards in our database including this 1964 Topps All-Star Rookie. We track this card in 1 grade including PSA 5. The highest price we're tracking for Pete Rose's 1964 Topps All-Star Rookie is $749.99 and the lowest price is $600.00.
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How much is a 1914 Babe Ruth?

According to Jabari Young of CNBC, a Ruth card from 1914 that was the first to depict the legendary player is worth approximately $6 million and recently sold to a private buyer. While the final price was not disclosed, it sold for more than the previous record of $5.2 million.
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Are Pete Rose cards worth anything?

1964 Topps #125 Pete Rose (All-Star Rookie)

In mint condition, this card can be worth over $9000, making it quite the find for any baseball fan.
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How much is a Babe Ruth rookie card worth?

Babe Ruth rookie card sells for record $2.46 million.
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What baseball cards are the most valuable?

Honus Wagner | Card Sold For: $6,606,000

The most valuable baseball card of all, the 1911 American Tobacco Company card of Honus Wagner.
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How much is a 1951 Willie Mays baseball card worth?

But the most valuable item taken was a Willie Mays baseball card worth $175,000. The 1951 Bowman card is the first baseball card for Mays - known in the collecting world as his rookie card - and is in mint condition, TMZ reported.
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Are Nolan Ryan cards worth anything?

Out of over 4,700 cards submitted for grading, only 10 were ever PSA 10's. Rarity this high rightfully commands high price tags, with the most expensive 1976 Topps Nolan Ryan card being sold for $17,517 in 2021.
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How much is a Mickey Mantle rookie card worth?

Essentially, there are two main cards that collectors consider as Mickey Mantle rookie cards: 1951 Bowman #253 Mickey Mantle (his true rookie card) – $2000 – $1 million+ 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle – $5000 – $2 million+
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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.
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Are Jose Canseco cards worth anything?

Over the years, the Chong company produced many promotional baseball cards centered around the local baseball team and Jose Canseco appeared in the 1984 set. Today, this Minor League card can fetch hundreds of dollars in top grade.
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Are Cal Ripken cards worth anything?

Most cards produced in the 1980's aren't worth much at all because of overproduction. But in top condition, Cal Ripken Jr.'s rookie cards can be worth several hundred dollars. Ripken left a legacy as the most durable player of all-time with incredible hitting power for a shortstop.
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What is a Derek Jeter rookie card worth?

Derek Jeter rookie card sells for almost $100,000, highest ever for modern baseball card.
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What Derek Jeter cards are worth money?

16 Most Valuable Derek Jeter Rookie Cards
  • 1993 SP #279. ...
  • 1992 Little Sun High School Prospects Auto. ...
  • 1993 Upper Deck #449 Gold Hologram. ...
  • 1992 Front Row Gold #55. ...
  • 1993 Topps Micro #98. ...
  • 1992 Classic Four Sport Autographs #231. ...
  • 1992 Fleer Pro Cards Gulf Coast Yankees. ...
  • 1993 Topps #98 Colorado Rockies Inaugural Year.
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How much is a Jackie Robinson baseball card worth?

On eBay in recent weeks, we saw a PSA 4 Robinson rookie bring $22,700 on 26 bids, a PSA 3.5 fetch $16,600 on 44 bids and a PSA 3 draw $15,200 on 80 bids. Robinson's 1949 Bowman card can sell for more than $250,000 if in 9 condition and upwards of $50,000 if an 8.
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How much is a Nolan Ryan rookie card worth?

Nolan Ryan 1968 Mets Rookie Card Graded Gem Mint 10 Sells for $500,000. Nolan Ryan's 1968 rookie card, which depicts him as a member of the New York Mets, sold for $500,000 at auction Saturday. Goldin Auctions reported the winning bid.
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How much is a 1982 Cal Ripken rookie card worth?

Ripken also appeared in the 1982 Fleer and Donruss sets. The Fleer (#176) is the only one of the four Ripken rookies to show him in action and in a defensive position. The value of a Fleer Ripken rookie card ranges from $50-60 for a9 to $700 and up for a 10.
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How much is Joe Montana rookie card worth?

Joe Montana Rookie Card Value

These days a Montana rookie card in a PSA 10 holder usually sell for around $15,000 or so. If you're lucky you can get one for a bit less than that but don't count on it. Once you start looking in the PSA 9 range, then you should generally expect to pay between $600 and $900.
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How many 1952 Topps Mantle cards exist?

Despite the low grade, this Mantle card is still VERY desirable. There are only 1,759 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle cards graded on the PSA population report.
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Are Mickey Mantle cards a good investment?

Mantle appeared on cards from 1951 through 1969, driving two generations of kids to the drug store to buy packs of cards in hopes of finding his picture inside. Demand remains extraordinarily high among collectors and Yankee fans. Any Mickey Mantle card is generally a good investment.
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