What 1980's baseball cards are worth money?

1 Rickey Henderson 1980 Topps #482: Not only the most valuable card of the 1980s, this beautiful piece of cardboard capturing the Man of Steal's famed batting stance has proven to be one of the most important cards ever. The last PSA 10 sold for more than $76,000.
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What baseball cards are worth money from the 80s and 90s?

Most Valuable Baseball Cards of the 80's and 90's: Our Favorites
  • 1987 Donruss Barry Bonds Error.
  • 1993 Finest Refractor Ken Griffey.
  • 1991 Topps Desert Shield Chipper Jones.
  • 1990 Topps Frank Thomas No Name.
  • 1989 Ken Griffey Jr. Upper Deck.
  • 1988 Craig Biggio.
  • 1993 SP FOIL Derek Jeter.
  • 1985 Topps Mark McGwire.
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Will 80s and 90s baseball cards ever be worth anything?

Sports card values from the late 1980s and early 1990s are pretty much worthless, with some notable exceptions.
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What year baseball cards are worth money?

Baseball cards produced before 1980 are of great value because of their limited availability. “High number” iconic cards printed at the end of the baseball season are more commonly purchased than regular cards. “Short prints” are printed cards in a shorter time for no reason, so people can also appreciate these cards.
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What baseball cards are worth money 1988?

  • 1988 Topps #300 Don Mattingly (World of Baseball) ...
  • 1988 Topps #779 Tom Glavine Rookie Card. ...
  • 1988 Topps #250 Nolan Ryan. ...
  • 1988 Topps #300 Don Mattingly. ...
  • 1988 Topps #580 Mark McGwire. ...
  • 1988 Topps #750 Bo Jackson. ...
  • 1988 Topps Traded #1T Jim Abbott Rookie Card. ...
  • 1988 Topps Traded #4T Roberto Alomar Rookie Card.
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The 25 Most Valuable Baseball Cards from the 1980s



What baseball cards from 1989 are worth money?

25 Most Valuable 1989 Topps Baseball Cards
  • 1989 Topps Traded #41T Ken Griffey Jr. ...
  • 1989 Topps #647 Randy Johnson Rookie Card. ...
  • 1989 Topps Traded #110T Deion Sanders. ...
  • 1989 Topps Traded #57T Randy Johnson. ...
  • 1989 Topps #343 Gary Sheffield Future Star. ...
  • 1989 Topps #530 Nolan Ryan. ...
  • 1989 Topps #380 Rickey Henderson.
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What is a Barry Bonds rookie card worth?

This card with its blue bordering, bright yellow nameplate down below and image of Bonds in the batting cage has a lot going for it. In top condition they can be worth just under $100.
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What can you do with 1980s baseball cards?

If you have cards issued after 1980, your best option is to keep them and enjoy them or donate the cards to charity and take the tax deduction. Unfortunately, there are only a few sets from after 1979 that Dean's Cards can purchase.
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What brands of baseball cards are worth money?

If you think of your favorite player, their most valuable card is most likely from Topps. If you think of your dad's favorite player, their most valuable card is most likely from Topps. Topps was first introduced with its series of red and blue backs all the way back in 1951, and acquired Bowman in 1955.
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What baseball cards are hot right now?

  • 1948 Leaf #79 Jackie Robinson RC Rookie HOF PSA 4 VG-EX " ICONIC CARD " ...
  • 1948 Leaf #3 Babe Ruth New York Yankees HOF PSA 2.5 Good+ " ICONIC CARD " ...
  • 2022 TOPPS SERIES 2 BOBBY WITT JR ROOKIE CARD SHORT PRINT SP SSP RC #660 MINT. ...
  • 1952 Topps #261 Willie Mays New York Giants PSA 5 EX " ICONIC CARD "
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What should I do with my old baseball cards?

You can auction them yourself on eBay, sell them to a local card shop or dealer, or go to an auction house and have it sell the cards as one big lot. But before you start selling, it's best to take stock of what you have to see which cards are more valuable than others.
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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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Are any 1990s baseball cards valuable?

Of the approximately 200 PSA has inspected, there's just one Gem Mint 10 and 19 Mint 9s. Even in lesser condition, 1990 Topps Frank Thomas No Name on Front cards fetch thousands, making it the most valuable 1990 baseball card originally available to the general public.
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What Bo Jackson cards are worth money?

10 Most Valuable Bo Jackson Baseball Cards
  • 1986 Topps Traded Tiffany #50T. Estimated Tiffany PSA 10 Value: $2,250. ...
  • 1986 Memphis Chicks #28 Gold. ...
  • 1986 Donruss Highlights #43 (White Letters) ...
  • 1987 Auburn Tigers. ...
  • 1991 Topps Desert Shield #600. ...
  • 1987 Classic Game #15. ...
  • 1987 Leaf #35. ...
  • 1987 Topps Tiffany #170.
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What are Ken Griffey Jr cards worth?

Most Valuable Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie Cards and Early Releases
  • 1989 Topps Heads Up Ken Griffey Jr. # ...
  • 1989 Bowman Tiffany Ken Griffey Jr. # 220.
  • 1989 Fleer Glossy Ken Griffey Jr. # 548.
  • 1989 Topps Tiffany Ken Griffey Jr. # 41T.
  • 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. # 1 RC.
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What is the rarest rookie card?

Nolan Ryan | Card Sold For: $600,000

Iconic card: 1968 Topps Rookie Card #177 (with fellow Mets pitcher Jerry Koosman), which sold for $600,000 in August 2020. Some may argue about Ryan's lack of team success.
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What baseball cards hold the most value?

These are the most valuable baseball cards of all time.
  • 1932 U.S. Caramel Babe Ruth (Tie) ...
  • 1948 Leaf Satchel Paige (Tie) ...
  • 1915 Cracker Jack Ty Cobb (Tie) ...
  • 1952 Topps Willie Mays (Tie) ...
  • 1955 Topps Roberto Clemente (Tie) ...
  • 1909 T206 Ty Cobb (Bat Off Shoulder) ...
  • 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth. ...
  • 1910 T210 Old Mill Joe Jackson.
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How do I know if my sports cards are worth money?

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.
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What basketball cards from the 80s are worth money?

Top 1980s Basketball Rookie Cards to Collect
  • 1986-87 Fleer James Worthy RC #131. ...
  • 1986-87 Fleer Chris Mullin RC #77. ...
  • 1981-82 Topps Kevin McHale RC #75. ...
  • 1988-89 Fleer Reggie Miller RC #57. ...
  • 1988-89 Fleer John Stockton RC #115. ...
  • 1986-87 Fleer Isiah Thomas RC # 109. ...
  • 1986-87 Fleer Clyde Drexler RC #26.
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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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How much is a 1986 Michael Jordan rookie card worth?

PSA says it has graded 18,859 Michael Jordan 1986-87 Fleer rookies (Card No. 57). There are 312 graded at 10, which are now selling for $40,000 to $50,000.
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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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What are 1989 rookie cards worth?

1989 Topps Baseball Cards – 14 Most Valuable
  • 1989 Topps Randy Johnson Rookie Card (#647) ...
  • 1989 Topps Nolan Ryan (#530) ...
  • 1989 Topps Cal Ripken, Jr. ...
  • 1989 Topps Mike Schmidt (#100) ...
  • 1989 Topps Rickey Henderson (#380) ...
  • 1989 Topps Jim Abbott Rookie Card (#573) ...
  • 1989 Topps Greg Maddux (#240)
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How much is a 1989 Ken Griffey rookie card worth?

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