GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Valuable Rare Baseball Cards Prices Statistics

Valuable rare baseball card prices are subject to variations and trends influenced by factors such as player performance, card condition, and market demand.

Last Updated: June 20, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we will explore the staggering prices fetched by rare and valuable baseball cards in the collectors’ market. From iconic names like Honus Wagner and Babe Ruth to modern legends such as Mickey Mantle, the prices these cards command are a testament to their rarity and historical significance. Get ready to be amazed by the jaw-dropping figures these prized possessions have sold for over the years.

Statistic 1

"A 1909 Honus Wagner card sold for $6.606 million, making it the most expensive card ever sold."

Statistic 2

"A 1933 Babe Ruth card was sold for $761,100 in 2017."

Statistic 3

"Mickey Mantle's 1952 Topps rookie card sold for $2.88 million in 2018."

Statistic 4

"A Babe Ruth 1914 Baltimore News card sold for $575,000."

Statistic 5

"Lou Gehrig's 1933 Goudey card sold for $274,950 in 2007."

Statistic 6

"A Honus Wagner T206 card sold for $2.1 million in 2013."

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"A Mickey Mantle 1951 Bowman card sold for $588,000."

Statistic 8

"Ty Cobb's T206 card with Ty Cobb backing sold for $432,000."

Statistic 9

"A 1911 General Baking Co. Ty Cobb card sold for $272,980."

Statistic 10

"A 1910 Eddie Plank card sold for $700,000 in 2012."

Statistic 11

"A 1909 Sherry Magee card "Magie" Error sold for $660,000."

Statistic 12

"A 1909-11 Ty Cobb with Bat Off Shoulder card sold for $488,425."

Statistic 13

"A 1954 Hank Aaron card sold for $357,594."

Statistic 14

"A 1915 Cracker Jack Joe Jackson card sold for $667,189."

Statistic 15

"A Honus Wagner 1902-11 W600 card sold for $776,750."

Statistic 16

"A Nap Lajoie 1933 Goudey card sold for $118,500."

In conclusion, the market for valuable and rare baseball cards continues to thrive, with record-breaking sales such as the $6.606 million 1909 Honus Wagner card setting new benchmarks. The prices fetched for iconic cards like Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Ty Cobb, and others demonstrate the enduring appeal and investment potential of these collectibles. The consistent high prices paid for these cards underscore the importance of rarity, condition, and historical significance in determining their market value. Investors and collectors alike remain willing to pay top dollar for these prized artifacts of baseball history.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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