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Rookie cards of Bonds, Griffey, and Clemens are plentiful, but each player has rare versions that dominate the market.

2026's Most Expensive 1980s Baseball Card Sales Keep Rising

Despite the junk wax reputation, select 1980s baseball cards are commanding big money. Here are the 2026 highest sales of 1980s baseball cards.

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Feb 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Team USA Stars guard Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses with the MVP trophy after the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Anthony Edwards Topps NOW ASG MVP Cards Have 1/1 Chase

Jul 9, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Real Madrid CF forward Kylian Mbappe (9) plays the ball against Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos (5)

2018 Panini Kylian Mbappe PSA 10 KABOOM! Sets New Sales Record

2026 Topps Heritage Aaron Judge

2026 Topps Heritage: A Revival of the Iconic 1977 Topps Design

Brett Favre celebrates after the Green Bay Packers 24-23 victory over Cincinnati on Sept. 20, 1992

1991 Wild Card Brett Favre: "1000" Stripe PSA 10 RC Sets New Record

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Jan 25, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) holds the AFC Championship trophy while speaking to the media after defeating the Denver Broncos in the 2026 AFC Championship Game at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Drake Maye's Market Could Mirror Fellow Super Bowl Runner-Up QB

On May 29, 2026, Texas Rangers' fans will get a replica jersey honoring an iconic moment showcasing Nolan Ryan's grit.

Only in Texas: A Nolan Ryan Collectible Blood-Stained Rangers Jersey Giveaway

It was a hot chase in 1990—and if you have it in your collection, it's up over 100% in the last year.

Bo Jackson’s Iconic 1990 Score Card Is Up Over 100%—Here’s Why

Oakland Athletics infielder Mark McGwire at bat against the New York Yankees

1985 Topps Mark McGwire Team USA Rookie Card Sets New Record Again

Feb 5, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) talks to media members at the Santa Clara Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Rhamondre Stevenson Names His Top 3 Legendary Running Back Cards to Buy

Sam Darnold Rookie Patch Auto

Did Football Card Collectors Miss the Window on Sam Darnold?

Jan 25, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) drops back to pass against the Denver Broncos during the first half in the 2026 AFC Championship Game at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The 3 Drake Maye Cards He Should Buy for Himself This Offseason

Oct 27, 1996; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Dallas Cowboys receiver Deion Sanders on the sideline against the Miami Dolphins at Dolphin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images

Championship Athletes: Cards for Deion Sanders & Other Dual-Sport Players

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Sep 29, 2025; Inglewood, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) poses for a merchandise shoot during media day at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Chris Paul Cards to Buy for Every Budget After His Retirement

The highest selling 2026 Topps baseball card so far? Two-way star Shohei Ohtani is the leader in the proverbial clubhouse.

2026 Topps Baseball Series 1: Shohei Ohtani and Roman Anthony Dominate Top Sales

Drivers, start your engines: Polesitter Kyle Busch leads a talented field for the 2026 Daytona 500.

Top Cards for The 2026 Daytona 500’s First Three Rows: Briscoe, Busch & More

Feb 13, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Team Melo guard Stephon Castle (5) of the San Antonio Spurs and Team Vince guard VJ Edgecombe (77) of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during an NBA All Star Rising Stars championship game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Beyond Flagg; 3 NBA Prospect Cards to Buy in 2026

Mar 21, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA - Team Japan celebrates

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San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama is one of the most collectible NBA All-Star starters.

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The 1987 Topps Barry Bonds comes in multiple variations.

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Nelly Korda’s move to Upper Deck positions her Young Guns rookie as a key chase in 2026.

Upper Deck Lands Nelly Korda, Giving Golf Collectors a New Chase

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Connecting 75 Years of Topps Baseball: The Inside Story of the 2026 Baseball Card Design

Topps will give collectors the chance to receive an actual 1952 Mickey Mantle card.

Rare 1952 Mickey Mantle Now Available in a 2026 Topps Series 1 Pack

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Local legends take center stage at CardVault by Tom Brady's newest flagship San Francisco shop, which opened this weekend.

CardVault by Tom Brady Opens San Francisco Flagship Store Near Oracle Park

David Beckham fans can look forward to new autos, relic cards, and memorabilia under a new exclusive partnership with Fanatics Collectibles.

Fanatics Signs David Beckham, Launching a New Era of Soccer Collectibles

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) looks over the defense of the Tennessee Titans during their game at The Coliseum in Nashville on Dec. 8, 2002.

3 Peyton Manning Autographed Cards For Sale in PSA Spotlight Auction

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Sep 27, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) gestures after hitting a two run single in the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Aaron Judge Tacofractor vs Frozenfractor - Rare Insert Cards to Chase

Gold ink was used on this legendary triple autograph card. Only 500 copies were printed by Score.

A History of the First Pack-Pulled Autographed Cards That Changed the Hobby

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Jun 13, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Former Kansas City Royals player Alex Gordon speaks during his hall of fame induction ceremony prior to a game between the Kansas City Royals and Athletics at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

The Infamous 2006 Topps Alex Gordon Rookie Card 20 Years Later

Oct 5, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Baseball memorabilia, including a Hank Aaron card from 1962 from his sixth season with the Oakland Braves and a Jackie Robinson baseball card from his time at the Brooklyn Dodgers, are displayed alongside autographs and bats in the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Understanding Why Jackie Robinson cards could have the highest growth rate in 2026

1985 Topps Baseball Wax Packs

1985 Topps Baseball: McGwire, Mattingly and Hall of Famers

Frank Thomas, the Chicago White Sox legend, was part of one throwback chapter in Topps' All-Star baseball subsets.

Topps Evolution of All-Star Baseball Cards From Vintage '50s to Modern Sets

1954 Topps advertising poster

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Topps Inception UEFA is loaded with rookies and stars for global soccer fans.

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Dec 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77)

Mega Basketball Card Mixer Sunday Night With Prizm, Optic and More

Hobby legend Ken Goldin kicks off a new season of 'King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch'

Goldin and Netflix Tower Over The Hobby with Cards, Comics and More

2025 Flawless Baseball Release Preview

BestCardBreaks pulled an epic LeBron James Topps Chrome 1/1 Superfractor Auto

The Topps Chrome LeBron James Superfractor Auto Was Pulled

Dec 14, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) warms up prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

2025 Panini Rookies and Stars Football releasing Friday

2025 Panini National Treasures Collegiate Football Overview

Storage Wars stars Rene and Casey Nezhoda are hosting an eBay Live event benefitting Make-A-Wish on December 20th.

Unboxing Holiday Magic: Rene Nezhoda’s eBay Live Event for Make-A-Wish

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Feb 22, 2020; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Florida Panthers right wing Evgenii Dadonov (63) skates against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Collector Needs One Evgenii Dadonov Patch Chest Logo Card to Complete Rare Set

Lindsey Vonn is looking to stage one of the most epic comebacks in sports history during the 2026 Winter Olympics—and collectors are watching.

Lindsey Vonn Cards To Buy After Her ACL News & Before The Olympics Start

Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links cheers on a teammate during a TGL match against New York Golf Club at SoFi Center on January 13, 2026, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Tiger Woods Exclusive Birthday Auto Card Sells for $27,600

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) leaves the field after defeating the Houston Texans in an AFC Divisional Round game at Gillette Stadium on Jan. 18, 2026.

Drake Maye RCs Explode with Record Prices Ahead of Super Bowl LX

1990 Topps Frank Thomas No Name On Front error rookie card

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College hoops and collectibles powerhouse One Piece collided for the release of limited edition trading cards, t-shirts, and posters.

Manga Madness: One Piece Collecting Takes Over College Hoops

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (30) hits a two-run home run

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Is the 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. RC finally cooling off?

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Music legend Bob Marley's love of soccer is captured on a new insert in 2025 Topps Chrome MLS.

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Fans of Curb Your Enthusiasm and Seinfeld can chase Larry David’s autograph in the upcoming Topps Transcendent release.

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A 1999 PSA 10 Mewtwo is one of the most popular items in PSA's current Spotlight Auction.

Mewtwo’s Grail Moment in the PSA Vault Spotlight Auction

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