A 1914 Babe Ruth rookie Baseball card - just the tenth card of its kind to be discovered - which sold at auction in April. for about $270,000. The card was produced by the Baltimore Sun Newspaper. The second most valuable baseball card behind only the 1909 T206 Honus Wagner tobacco card (which recently sold at auction for $2.35 million).
The baseball card with the most value from 1988 is the rare Brady Anderson Rookie commemorative Set #2 of 22 card. On the cover of that card is him with his mitt out and a bored look on his face!
Beckett baseball card value guide is somewhat accurate, but the most accurate baseball card values can be found by searching completed auctions on ebay.
Autographed baseball cardsIn general, collectors of baseball cards would rather have a baseball card without the signature. The signature would be considered as a flaw in the condition of the card and will lower the value. If the signature has a lower value than the card it will lower the value of the card. The un-signed card will have a higher value.
Signed Baseball Cards vs Un-SignedA signature does not increase the collectible value of a baseball card. Once a card is signed the signature (not the card) becomes the collectible, and holds the bulk of the value. The baseball card is used to display the signature, and the value will be effected by how well the signature is displayed.In general, collectors of baseball cards would rather have a baseball card without the signature. The signature would be considered as a flaw in the condition of the card and will lower the value of the card as a collectible. If the signature has a lower value than the card it will lower the value of the card. The un-signed card will have a higher value.This is why it is not a good idea to have an expensive card signed. Signatures have a higher value on a baseball than on a card. Signed baseball cards sell at about 10-30 percent the value of a signed baseball. The percentage will vary based on the popularity and rarity of the signature.
A 1960 Topps Mickey Mantle baseball card #350 has a book value of about $600. in near/mint - mint condition, and is the most expensive card of the 1960 Topps baseball set.
A 1961 Topps Mickey Mantle baseball card number 300 has a book value of about $600.00 in near/mint -mint condition, and is the most expensive card of the 1961 Topps baseball set.
Most are less than 50 cents.
This common card is only worth a few cents at most.
A 1962 Topps Mickey Mantle baseball card number 200 has a book value of about $600.00 in near/mint -mint condition, and is the most valuable card of the 1962 Topps baseball set.
A 1966 Topps Mickey Mantle baseball card number 50 has a book value of about $350.00 in near/mint -mint condition, and is the most valuable card of the 1966 Topps baseball set.
A 1977 Topps Nolan Ryan baseball card number 650 has a book value of about $30.00 in near/mint -mint condition, and is the most valuable card of the 1977 Topps baseball set.
dude! that's special! $125.50 at the most