@media only screen and (min-width:568px){.hYmwpY{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}}/*!sc*/ (I think forcing could be as big a problem as any finding overly cutesy, trivial, or personal reasons to fit a card to a number. The 1972 Venezuelan Stamps collection was released a few years after Ryans RC, with a simple profile image of the player. If you take a closer look, youll note that its the same image used by Topps in their set from the same year. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top [class$='__nav-item__text']{color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ It's going on the last 10 minutes of the auction and my son called me and asked me to pick my grandson up. data-styled.g101[id="styles__SearchWidgetButton-sc-1vorjk3-1"]{content:"cwEpxl,"}/*!sc*/ Rosen, I like the card, would you take $50,000 for it?' .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--spotlight:hover{background-color:lighten;}/*!sc*/ Baseball features a mix of baseball stars, retired greats, hobby legends, and champions from other sports. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button .p-icon--login{width:35px;height:35px;}/*!sc*/ button::-moz-focus-inner,[type="button"]::-moz-focus-inner,[type="reset"]::-moz-focus-inner,[type="submit"]::-moz-focus-inner{border-style:none;padding:0;}/*!sc*/ We strive to provide simple straightforward advice that is objective, independent, and honest, helping you get the most for your money in the sports card investment world. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu{cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ When card collectors think of the number one, the card they think of may depend on their age and collecting interests. Ryans card is worth checking out, especially if youre hoping for cheaper PSA 10 copies. @media (min-width:768px){.cHcHkC{font-size:1.44rem;max-height:32px;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap;display:block;-webkit-line-clamp:none;-webkit-box-orient:inline-axis;}.cHcHkC::before,.cHcHkC::after{display:none;}}/*!sc*/ The year of the record, 1951, was the first of three 30+ home run campaigns for Zernial, his high of 42 coming in 1953. The image is also different, as theyve attempted to capture Ryans essence while pitching by using a trio of different photos interlaced together as he flings a baseball. The last sales most valuable Topps Nolan Ryan baseball card is the 1974 Topps Nolan Ryan baseball card number #20. @media (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo img{min-height:40px;max-height:40px;}}/*!sc*/ Ryan is pictured in a slightly grainy profile shot, while there is only 10 gem mint graded PSA copies. A '52 Topps Mantle has always been one of the rarest, most sought-after baseball cards of all time. 72 was the first year he was named as an All-Star, which makes a slight difference in overall interest. html{line-height:1.15;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;}/*!sc*/ It was released just before the junk wax era unfurled, and its another card that has flown under the radar. [type="search"]{-webkit-appearance:textfield;outline-offset:-2px;}/*!sc*/ Ideally some of you will be interested in. The Desert Shield set was given to soldiers who served in the first Gulf War. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-container__primary{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;width:100%;padding:0px;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top{padding:0 16px;}}/*!sc*/ The story of how Giordano's card got to him is a long, twisting tale. .hUHmCp > article .ad-top-right-container,.hUHmCp > article .ad-bottom-right-container{position:relative;margin-bottom:64px;min-height:250px;}/*!sc*/ @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-semibold.woff2') format('woff2'),url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-semibold.woff') format('woff');font-weight:600;font-style:normal;font-display:fallback;}/*!sc*/ You get some idea of what it must be like to face the legendary pitcher while it has a simple pink and white motif. The Ryan Express was also featured on hundreds of cards over his career, up to and including the latest sets being released. In the late 1980s, a homeowner in Quincy, Mass., named Ted Lodge found thousands of cards in his attic -- his father had been a Topps delivery driver and had apparently forgotten about a collection he stashed away up there. Ryan cards are one of the safer investments in the hobby, even if you decide to go for one of the many Topps cards released after his RC. This includes looking at recently sold listings of similar cards to get an idea of value, or, if there arent any sold comps or comparisons, looking to see if there are any cards currently for sale on market. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button.locale,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button.search{display:none;}/*!sc*/ ), The 1955 Topps Double Headers set must have struck young collectors as completely unique and original: a card that could be folded into a different card (not to mention cards that could be arranged with other cards to build ballpark panoramas)! Signed cards are always popular, especially if released before the turn of the century. Rosen, doubtful of the man's story, brought cash, but also brought a policeman to the house, just in case this was all a big setup. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item .icon__subnav-arrow{-webkit-transform:rotate(-90deg);-ms-transform:rotate(-90deg);transform:rotate(-90deg);margin-right:0;width:11px;height:11px;float:none;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g141[id="sharestyle__Wrapper-sc-9nfkvu-1"]{content:"blUWSx,"}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__item:focus{outline:1px dotted #041E42;}/*!sc*/ We purchase sports cards as an alternative investment to stocks, bonds, and real estate. From there you can also add a Card to your collection The next card is from the Threads subset, with a base version limited to 100 copies. The whole there is an app for that campaign and resulting pop culture phenomenon seems like ages ago (younger collectors probably dont even have a clue as to what Im talking about). .mHQYb .p-search-item__container--sm{font-size:12px;height:30px;min-width:150px;}/*!sc*/ The card itself is one of the best-looking on this list, with a simple 87 Record Breakers logo found behind an image of Ryan pitching. Its another excellent vintage option that narrowly misses out on the spot in the top 10. and was already a three-time All-Star and World Series winner. .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side__nav-item[aria-expanded='true']{-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;}/*!sc*/ Another Tiffany card to make a list, dont let the lack of Hall of Fame rookies put you off the 1984 Topps set. .hUHmCp > article > header,.hUHmCp > article > section{grid-column:1 / span 12;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .mlb-header__login-menu__link:hover{background-color:#e2e2e2;color:#002867;border-radius:3px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--spotlight{background-color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ Topps cards dominate the list, while wed stick with graded PSA versions if youre aiming to buy them as a long-term investment. .kKeedG:hover{border-bottom:none;color:#0048AB;}/*!sc*/ The standard base version features the correct card number (#665) in the top left corner, as well as a write-up about Ryan. Providing some early feedback on what will make this megaproject awesome feel free to use the Comments area below. Without T206, Home Run Kisses, Fatimas, Worch, A.C. Dietsche, Wide Pens, Dixie Lids, R303s, Baguers, and so many more, this isnt about baseball cards, its just a gimmick limited to the more common sets. There are rumors that only 100 complete sets were produced, indicating the potential rarity. You can read more about it here. In addition to the Nu-Cards sets of 1960 and 1961, Topps included Baseball Thrills subsets in 1959 and 1961. .evGxub{display:inline-block;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;-webkit-border-radius:50%;overflow:hidden;position:relative;}/*!sc*/ As with many older sets, they decided to add a facsimile copy of his signature on the base of the card. @media screen and (-ms-high-contrast:active),(-ms-high-contrast:none){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__url-logo{height:30px;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__url-logo img{min-height:30px;height:auto !important;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__tagline img{width:100%;}}/*!sc*/ Sticking with the theme of smaller cards, the 1985 Topps Mini #760 is part of a fabled 132-card set that is believed to have been test-marketed in Canada. The next sale price could be far higher. But that son's line of thinking did end up being the reason he decided to sell this year. ________________________________. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button .header__nav-top__nav-item__text{display:none;}/*!sc*/ (LogOut/ .kKeedG{color:#057AFF;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:none;font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;}/*!sc*/ .fAmXvR{background:#f3f3f3;border-radius:6px;color:#444444;font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:500;padding:16px 16px 24px;}/*!sc*/ @media screen and (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-club],.mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-microsite]{background-image:linear-gradient( #002D72 50%, #041E42 50% );}}/*!sc*/ .blUWSx .share-button__link{cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-items--spillover{display:none;}/*!sc*/ The trio was tempted to sell it a few times since the early '90s. 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Here is a bulleted list with links leading to the different websites, and then details and app store links to follow: 4.9 stars and 4,600 ratings on the App Store, and 4.8 stars on 717 ratings on Google Play. and were vastly overproduced to the point where most copies are worthless in the present day. @media (min-width:768px){body.article .ad-top-container{min-height:106px;}}/*!sc*/ If you search the web you will find no shortage of hideous examples. @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-semibold-italic.woff2') format('woff2'),url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-semibold-italic.woff') format('woff');font-weight:600;font-style:italic;font-display:fallback;}/*!sc*/ .jDETbc{font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;font-size:40px;color:#222222;margin:0;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner::after{display:none;content:'';width:0;height:0;position:absolute;left:auto;right:-1px;top:33%;z-index:calc(99992 + 1);border-color:transparent #ffffff transparent transparent;border-style:solid;border-width:8px;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g163[id="Styles__OEmbedContainer-oapuup-0"]{content:"epHHrr,"}/*!sc*/ So, I havent used the app at length, but I can tell you that Ive enjoyed the interface and options from my short time with it. 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Ive added a suggestion or two and will see if I can come up with more, without forcing or stretching the noteworthiness of the card. .hspSPq svg{padding-top:1px;vertical-align:top;fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-logo,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__url-logo{padding-left:20px;-webkit-box-pack:end;-webkit-justify-content:flex-end;-ms-flex-pack:end;justify-content:flex-end;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__team--logo{height:24px;width:24px;padding:2px 2px 2px 0;margin-right:2px;display:inline-block;}/*!sc*/ Once again, the set is often disregarded in favor of others with more star power. He still has a fairly valuable 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle Card and told a story about another Mantle item he just missed obtaining.\n\n\"While this auction was going on, there was this pack of cigarettes from the '50s that Mickey was on,\" Giordano said. Released a year after his RC, Ryans 1969 Topps release is tough to locate at higher grades. A Brief Analysis of Baseball Card Prose and How It Makes Us Better Writers (1960-1963) A Brief Analysis of Baseball Card Prose and How It Makes Us Better Writers (1956-1959) Richard Bergstrom. So, for instance, if a card was listed at an insane $100 price, but the seller accepted a best offer of $20, its the $100 youre going to see on the app, which is pretty misleading if you dont notice the strikethrough or, more likely if you dont know what the strikethrough means. Definitely agree that going beyond the obvious is key, if not on every card at least often enough to keep things interesting. .ezZJVn{background:transparent;border:0;color:#000000;font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;font-size:1rem;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;right:35px;top:60%;-webkit-transform:translateY(-50%);-ms-transform:translateY(-50%);transform:translateY(-50%);white-space:nowrap;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__form svg{width:16px !important;height:16px !important;}/*!sc*/ The three took a vote and a majority two thought it should not be sold. $19.95. By far the newest card to make a list, that doesnt necessarily mean that it should be disregarded in favor of older options. .hHLkAw input::-webkit-input-placeholder{color:#aaaaaa;}/*!sc*/ 4.7 stars and 124,000 ratings on the App Store, and 4.7 stars on 3,800,000 ratings on Google Play. 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Ken Griffey, Jr., not only led off Upper Decks debut set but did so emphatically. Seriously, whats not to like? However, were not the biggest fans of rookie cards that feature multiple players, and Ryan shares the billing with Jerry Koosman. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__item:focus,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__item:hover{border-radius:3px;background-color:#dddddd;color:#002867;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top{background-color:#041E42;}/*!sc*/ "While this auction was going on, there was this pack of cigarettes from the '50s that Mickey was on," Giordano said. .hUHmCp > article > aside{display:none;}/*!sc*/ .ezZJVn:hover{cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ Yes, still the king cad app for many reasons, and while there might be a lot to be said about buying and selling cards on the eBay platform, the app provides a few different ways to really zero in on a cards value. The MLB Draft History subset has base versions numbered 99 and the following parallel versions; It features a large image of Ryan mid-pitch, with the on-card auto on a white patch below. I don't think we'll ever find another one like it.'". .hedPca{color:#666666;font-size:0.833rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:24px;padding-top:8px;}/*!sc*/ template{display:none;}/*!sc*/ Once again, wed stick with Tiffany versions for this particular set. The landscape card is the first in the 40th-anniversary celebration set, pitching at breakneck speed with every ounce of power in his being. Nolan Ryan Baseball Cards are as blue-chip as they come; go ahead and buy, buy, and BUY some more. pre{font-family:monospace,monospace;font-size:1em;}/*!sc*/ one player one brand or a little bit of all kinds of cards I'm sure you will find things to add to your collection. .dLQAwR .contributor__image{margin-right:8px;}/*!sc*/ For very new collectors, it may well be Shohei Ohtani or Mike Trout. .mHQYb .p-search__list--sm{font-size:12px;min-width:150px;}/*!sc*/ might be the pick of the bunch regarding the 1980 Topps set, but that doesnt mean that Ryans card should be disregarded. There were now two colored bars, stacked one on top of the other along the bottom edge of the card. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav{border-top:solid 4px #057AFF;}/*!sc*/ View all posts by SABR Baseball Cards Research Committee. As far as the money? 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Perhaps even more incredible is the fact that baseball cards have blown up again to the point where we are talking hobby apps, and using the best tools possible to value your cardsor to value cards youre looking to track and purchase. Rookie Card Investments. Despite its relative infancy, it has a classic look and feels, while its rare enough to see prices rising reasonably rapidly over the past five years. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner{width:100%;display:-webkit-inline-box;display:-webkit-inline-flex;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;-webkit-align-content:center;-ms-flex-line-pack:center;align-content:center;position:relative;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__secondary-logos img{max-height:56px;max-width:none;}/*!sc*/ @media (max-width:1023px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side__nav-items{font-size:14px;}}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__list--multiple-type .p-search-item--team:first-of-type:before{content:'Teams';}/*!sc*/ I go get my grandson and I'm with my grandson and I forget about the auction. A fairly good investment. The card itself is one of the best-looking on this list, with a simple 87 Record Breakers logo found behind an image of Ryan pitching. .blLcNM .content{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-wrap:wrap;-ms-flex-wrap:wrap;flex-wrap:wrap;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;grid-column:1 / span 12;}/*!sc*/ Its split into two segments: a classic image at the top and a large space for an on-card auto at the bottom. The number eight in baseball most famously (or infamously!) Bought for $50,000, a mint Mickey Mantle card drawing bids in excess of $6 million https://t.co/qpZp7qm3jV. Rather than declare best, we will focus on first. .blUWSx .share-icon__close{width:18px;}/*!sc*/ Ryan pitched for the New York Mets, California Angels, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers and was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1999 in his first year of eligibility with 98.79% of the vote. The 1986 Topps set features solid designs and a great profile shot of Ryan. Of course, what Ted did do during those five missing seasons mattered too and perhaps added to his legend even more than the extra numbers would have. or wishlist. Rosen paid for 5,500 of the cards, including 12 Mantles -- one of those being the pristine piece of cardboard that would eventually wind up in Giordano's hands. 227 sold. The base 1988 Topps release was another product that saw millions of copies made available. They'll be happy. Itll also cost a severe chunk of change to add to any collection, as the last sale for a new version was for $20,100 in 2012. .mHQYb .p-search__list--multiple-type .p-search-item--team + .p-search-item--player:before{border-top:1px solid #ddd;content:'Players';left:10px;right:10px;}/*!sc*/ "He called me a moron.". 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However, it hasnt translated to a high price tag, and the card is another victim of the junk wax era. data-styled.g21[id="imagestyle__Img-sc-xw1tzz-1"]{content:"ebrWqN,iQELft,"}/*!sc*/ Take a look: Reply to @positivewaveskeertyeet #greenscreen Just tried out the @collxapp! The reverse is blank, with the number and team name (Angeles) found on the front. @media (min-width:500px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__secondary-logos{-webkit-flex-basis:60%;-ms-flex-preferred-size:60%;flex-basis:60%;}}/*!sc*/ Change). .fFwXhn{margin:0;}/*!sc*/ As for Seaver, great call! Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2020. (Apologies to the Iron Man McGinnity die-hards out there. data-styled.g146[id="Styles__StickyHeadline-sc-1wye7kw-2"]{content:"cHcHkC,"}/*!sc*/ Despite its relative infancy, it has a classic look and feels, while its rare enough to see prices rising reasonably rapidly over the past five years. They are identical to the standard Topps cards, aside from being 10% smaller and printed on the brighter stock. Let's hope someone told Howard Stern about it.\n\nDepending on the market -- which is very hard to predict -- Giordano thinks the card could be worth more in the future. 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CollX is probably the truest baseball card scanning app on this list, along with perhaps TrueGrade, which Ill also add below. .mHQYb .p-search-item a{bottom:0;position:absolute;width:100%;}/*!sc*/ Still, well go a different direction in selecting a six card. WebBrowse Leaf Baseball Card Sets. It uses a classic image of Ryan as he prepares to let fly, with a smaller profile shot of the player in the bottom left corner. Free shipping for many products! .hUHmCp > article .ad-bottom-right-container{margin-top:64px;}/*!sc*/ This card has it all! Giordano also thought it might bring some joy and fun to the baseball-card collecting world, when other aspects of life have been so depressing the last few years. The base set design is meant to resemble the historic 1887 N28 tobacco release from the Allen & Ginter company, but were looking at the Framed Autographed subset for this list. .mHQYb input[type='search']::-ms-clear{display:none;width:0;height:0;}/*!sc*/ The flagship Topps set had a weaker rookie class that year, although the design used improvements made over the past few iterations. button:-moz-focusring,[type="button"]:-moz-focusring,[type="reset"]:-moz-focusring,[type="submit"]:-moz-focusring{outline:1px dotted ButtonText;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav{background-color:#041E42;}/*!sc*/ "My oldest grandson, who's 16, when my son asked him, 'Do your friends know about Mickey Mantle?' A '52 Topps Mantle has always been one of the rarest, most sought-after baseball cards of all time. This signed release is one of the more recent cards to make a list in 2016 Bowman Chrome Draft sets. WebIdentify the stars of your collection. Once again, wed stick with Tiffany versions for this particular set. body.article .ad-top-container{background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:8px 0;min-height:66px;}/*!sc*/ sub{bottom:-0.25em;}/*!sc*/ Five cards into the 1971 Topps set, collectors were greeted with cardboard perfection. .mHQYb .p-search__list--multiple-type .p-search-item--team.p-search-item--es:first-of-type:before{content:'Equipos';}/*!sc*/ .hHLkAw input[type='search']{height:32px;-webkit-appearance:none;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g140[id="sharestyle__Label-sc-9nfkvu-0"]{content:"ezZJVn,"}/*!sc*/ @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-medium-it.woff2') format('woff2'), url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-medium-it.woff') format('woff');font-weight:500;font-style:italic;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav{background-color:#081c3b;width:145px;-ms-overflow-style:none;}/*!sc*/ Ill be honestout of all of the apps listed above and below, Cardbase is the only one I hadnt heard of, and I only found it in doing a cover my bases check on the AppStore. WebGet the best deals on Sports Trading Card Singles when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. @media (min-width:768px){.epHHrr.youtube iframe{width:500px;}}/*!sc*/ OPC cards also tend to be rarer than their US counterparts. data-styled.g159[id="newsletterOptinstyle__Input-sc-d7sh2p-4"]{content:"kwDmpG,"}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g3[id="iconstyle__IconWrapper-sc-12jucjo-0"]{content:"fuMUTu,drUhS,"}/*!sc*/ Once again, the set is often disregarded in favor of others with more star power. .jCiprw{font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;font-size:0.8rem;font-weight:500;}/*!sc*/ I see a couple other candidates for 41 on the spreadsheet as well, but who can beat Tom Terrific?! Rather than the overpriced rookie, wed recommend checking out Ryans 1974 Topps card. .dLQAwR a{color:#057AFF;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g144[id="Styles__StickyHeaderContainer-sc-1wye7kw-0"]{content:"ggWmAj,"}/*!sc*/ Then, once you make a deposit, youll receive $25 in promo credits to buy cards with, and I will as well. .mHQYb .p-search__list:focus{outline:0;}/*!sc*/ "I said to my boys, 'I know how the Kardashians feel,'" Giordano laughed. Simply, Alt offers a new exchange (among other things) where you can buy and sell cards. And then, in 1991, at a Father's Day card show at Madison Square Garden, a child approached him inquiring about the '52 Mantle propped up in his display. However, the print runs mean that graded cards can be picked up for less than $100 in many circumstances.