To find a reputable baseball card appraiser in your area, ask if the sports card store you frequent does appraisals or if they can refer you to a reputable appraiser. Another way to find a baseball card appraiser is going to sports card shows. They generally have appraisers in attendance.
Also the question is, how much does it cost to get a baseball card collection appraised? For the card appraisal service, pricing starts at $200 for a value of $2,000 minimum, up to $1,000 for a value of $100,000+. To get started with a PSA appraisal, create a free account and submit your items for grading.
Subsequently, what 1950s baseball cards are worth money?
- 1959 Topps Bob Gibson RC #514.
- 9.1952 Topps Hoyt Wilhelm RC #392.
- 1951 Bowman Whitey Ford RC #1.
- 1954 Topps Ernie Banks RC #94.
- 1955 Topps Sandy Koufax RC #123.
- 1952 Topps Eddie Mathews RC #407.
- 1954 Topps Hank Aaron RC #128.
- 1955 Topps Roberto Clemente RC #164.
You asked, how do I find out how much my trading 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.
Likewise, is there an app to scan baseball cards? Cardstock: Sports Card Scanner on the App Store.
Where do you go to get baseball cards graded?
Currently, there are several reputable and established grading companies in the hobby: Professional Sports Authenticators (PSA), Beckett Grading Services (BGS) and Sportscard Guaranty (SGC). Each card grading company grades a variety of cards.
How do I sell a large baseball card collection?
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.
How do I find the value of baseball cards for free?
- Card Mavin: Simple, clean interface; powered by eBay results.
- Sportscard Database: Requires a free account to view prices based on market data and a value algorithm.
- eBay: Easy, familiar.
- PSA: Best source for graded card “book value.”
- Beckett: Actually not free, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention it.
Are Jordan cards worth anything?
As you can see, even in ungraded condition, Exquisite Collection Jordan’s can sell for big bucks. This example, numbered 4 of 10 from their 2009 offering, sold for an incredible $65,655. It’s amazing to me that cards such as this, produced long after Jordan’s playing days were over can still be worth so much.
What kind of baseball cards are worth money?
- HONUS WAGNER, 1909-1911 ATC T206 // $3.12 MILLION.
- MICKEY MANTLE, 1952 TOPPS // $1.13 MILLION.
- BABE RUTH, 1916 SPORTING NEWS // $717,000.
- PETE ROSE/PEDRO GONZALEZ/KEN MCMULLEN/AL WEIS, 1963 TOPPS // $717,000.
- “SHOELESS” JOE JACKSON, 1909 AMERICAN CARAMEL // $667,149.
What year of baseball cards are worth money?
Iconic Card: 1948 Leaf #79, which sold for $392,400 in March 2021. The iconic 1948 card—the most desirable in a set filled with early cards of greats such stars as Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Warren Spahn and DiMaggio—was rated a PSA 7. A 10 rating, “gem mint condition,” is the highest PSA rating.
What brands of baseball cards are worth money?
- 1951 Bowman Willie Mays.
- 1969 Topps Reggie Jackson.
- 1909 T204 Ramly Walter Johnson.
- 1954 Topps Ernie Banks.
- 1914 Cracker Jack Ty Cobb.
- 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Orange Refractor Autograph Mike Trout.
- 1909 T206 John McGraw (Tie)
How do I know if my sports cards are valuable?
Check the Age of the Cards Today, most cards from that era aren’t worth much. What you want to look for are cards that are older (especially if they are pre-1980) or current (say, five years old or less). To check, look for a year somewhere on the card fronts or go to the card backs and look for a copyright date.
Are my baseball cards worth anything?
It is only 0.1% of cards that can net anything of value. If you have a collection of baseball cards, it is very likely that it cost more to buy than you would sell. So, while your collection probably may not be worth anything financially, it still retains value if it is something that is emotionally valuable to you.
