What baseball cards are worth?
James Williams
Published Mar 20, 2026
The Most Expensive Baseball Cards Ever Sold
| Card | Card No. | Auction Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle | – | $5,200,000 |
| 2009 Mike Trout Autographed | 1/1 | $3,936,000 |
| 1909–11 T206 “Jumbo” Honus Wagner | – | $3,200,000 |
| 1909–11 T206 “Gretzky” Honus Wagner | – | $2,800,000 |
What new baseball cards are worth money?
10 of the Most Valuable Modern Sports Rookie Cards
- Mike Trout, 2009 Bowman Chrome Gold Refractor // $215,000.
- LeBron James, 2003 Topps Chrome Refractor // $320,000.
- Zion Williamson, 2019-2020 Panini National Treasures // $165,100.
- Dwyane Wade, 2003 Topps Chrome Gold Refractor // $115,100.
Are baseball cards worth collecting anymore?
Baseball cards, like comic books and other collectibles, are valued for what they are and for the condition they are in. The valuations above, for example, are of “near mint” condition cards, which means a minimum of wear and tear. Values go down as the conditions move down to excellent, very good and good.
What are the top 5 baseball cards?
The 20 Most Valuable Baseball Cards of All-Time
- Willie Mays, 1952 Topps – PSA 9.
- Roberto Clemente, 1955 Topps – PSA 10.
- Satchel Paige 1948 Leaf – PSA 8.
- Jackie Robinson 1948 Leaf – PSA 8.
- Mickey Mantle 1953 Topps – PSA 9.
- Babe Ruth 1933 Goudey #53 – PSA 8.
- Joe Jackson 1915 Cracker Jack – PSA 8.
- Willie Mays 1951 Bowman – PSA 8.
Are there any baseball cards from the 90s worth anything?
Chipper Jones is one of the most valuable and collectible 90’s baseball cards falling just short of Derek Jeter. His 1993 SP rookie card, in gem mint condition, sells for around $800 on average.
What can you do with old baseball cards?
Cards Not Worth Much? 10 Things You Can Do With Them
- Donate them.
- Put them in a garage/yard sale.
- List them in an online classified.
- Donate them to a charity auction.
- Give them to some neighbors.
- Advertise them in your local newspaper/shopper.
- Barter.
- Package them up and give them away at Halloween.
What do I do with all my baseball cards?
Are unopened packs of baseball cards worth anything?
Typically, there were 500 cards in a cardboard box and 24 boxes per case. 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.
