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What is the rarest sports card ever?

The 1909-1911 Honus Wagner T-206 was recently purchased for a whopping $7.25 million, per a report from USA Today. That shattered the previous record, which was set by the same Honus Wagner card (which was graded lower) at $6.6 million. Ken Goldin, the founder of sports memorabilia company Goldin, oversaw the sale.

Are sports cards still worth collecting?

Unfortunately, they won’t likely be worth much (unless you’ve got some very specific sets like 1986-87 Fleer Basketball). For the most part, the collections people have from the ’80s and ’90s are not strong because those cards were over-produced. There was too much supply and not enough demand.

How do I find out how much my sports cards are worth?

Head to PSAcard.com/auctionprices and search for your card. The more refined the query, the more accurate the results. It is best to include the year, manufacturer and subject of your card in your search. If you include the card number, expect All-Star results.

What year sports cards are worth money?

The 1909 T206 Honus Wagner and the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle cards have long believed to be some of the most expensive sports cards in the world. Because they’re hard to find in the best conditions, these will sell for very high amounts.

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

What cards are worth collecting?

Which sports card brand is the best?

1. Topps. Topps has long been one of the industry giants of sports trading cards, with plenty of representation in all of the four major sports in the US, but they are most well-known for their baseball card line.

Are Panini cards worth anything?

2020 Panini Prizm Football definitely has some cards that will require making a high-end investment. For instance, that Herbert card we just talked about recently sold for north of $15,000 on eBay. Even non-rookie cards of veterans like Rodgers, Brady, and Mahomes command some big price tags in this set.

How do I start investing in sports cards?

Will sports cards go up in value in 2022?

We don’t expect any massive changes in 2022. More likely, the trends of the last few months will continue. Base cards will drop, while the high end will maintain their value. Some of the promising young players of 2021 will reach fruition.

How much is Kobe Bryant’s rookie card worth?

The base version is expensive in its own right but its the refractor parallel whose prices are off the charts. Examples of this card that have been graded in PSA 10 condition have been selling for between $14,000 and $17,000 over the past few years.

Are baseball cards losing value?

It seems unnatural to most people that baseball cards could ever lose their value, but the truth is that the value of vintage cards has not really appreciated since the early 1990’s. I was a collector when sports cards gained popularity in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Many new collectors entered (or re-entered) the hobby.

Will sports card market crash?

The Pandemic Sports Card Boom

Prices for wax and single cards skyrocketed and peaked in 2020 and 2021. Mainstream media outlets were filled with reports on the vast amounts of money spent on cards. But the downside to that boom is that the crash will see values plummet from a higher point.

Why are sports cards so hot right now?

The Pandemic

The lockdowns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic found many people staying home without a lot to do. As a result, local businesses began to notice a vast increase in buying and selling sports cards.

Is it worth getting sports cards graded?

The fees often outweigh the value of having the card professionally graded. While most cards sell for a higher price after they have been graded, the value of many of the cards will never be able to absorb the grading fees.

Can I grade my own cards?

Self-grading allows collectors to get an idea of the general condition a card is actually in. They can then get a better estimate of what grade it might receive upon submission. Corners and edges that, to the naked eye, appear sharp, may not be when viewed under magnification.

How much does it cost to send in a card to PSA?