30 Topps Rookie Cards Worth A LOT of Money - SURPRISINGLY Valuable Sports Cards from the 1980s
We're counting down the TOP 30 most valuable rookie cards from the iconic 1980s, based on recent eBay sales! From Ken Griffey Jr. to the legendary Bird/Johnson dual card, we're breaking down the final sale prices, current market supply, and the population reports from PSA and Beckett. If you have any of these sitting in your old collection, you'll want to watch this! Could one of these be in your closet? ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CARD LIST: 00:00 - Introduction 00:45 - Cards #30 - #26 02:30 - Cards #25 - #21 04:15 - Cards #20 - #16 06:00 - Cards #15 - #11 07:45 - Cards #10 - #6 09:30 - The TOP 5 Cards! 10:15 - Grading Tips & Final Thoughts 🃏 THE COUNTDOWN (Prices & Populations): #30: 1989 Topps Traded Ken Griffey Jr. (PSA 10) - $118 #29: 1989 Topps Randy Johnson (PSA 10) - $152 #28: 1986 Topps Bruce Smith (PSA 9) - $193 #27: 1985 Topps Eric Davis (PSA 9) - $200 #26: 1984 Topps Darryl Strawberry (PSA 10) - $355 #25: 1985 Topps Warren Moon (PSA 9) - $315 #24: 1980 Topps Ray Bourque (PSA 9) - $353 #23: 1987 Topps Jim Kelly (PSA 10) - $441 #22: 1986 Topps Traded Barry Bonds (PSA 10) - $460 #21: 1985 Topps Hulk Hogan (PSA 9) - $568 #20: 1983 Topps Jim McMahon (PSA 10) - $581 #19: 1984 Topps Mario Lemieux (PSA 9) - $828 #18: 1984 Topps Traded Dwight Gooden (PSA 10) - $862 #17: 1985 Topps Kirby Puckett (PSA 10) - $865 #16: 1986 Topps Traded Bo Jackson (PSA 10) - $1,035 #15: 1986 Topps Steve Young (PSA 9) - $1,066 #14: 1984 Topps Don Mattingly (PSA 10) - $1,250 #13: 1981 Topps Art Monk (PSA 10) - $1,480 #12: 1984 Topps John Elway (BGS 9.5) - $1,625 #11: 1982 Topps Ronnie Lott (PSA 10) - $1,732 #10: 1980 Topps Rickey Henderson (PSA 9) - $1,930 #9: 1981 Topps Joe Montana (PSA 9) - $2,820 #8: 1988 Topps Bo Jackson (Football) (PSA 10) - $2,177 #7: 1986 Topps Jerry Rice (PSA 9) - $2,225 #6: 1983 Topps Tony Gwynn (PSA 10) - $3,850 #5: 1985 Topps Mark McGwire (BGS 10) - $4,651 #4: 1984 Topps Dan Marino (BGS 10) - $5,613 #3: 1982 Topps Traded Cal Ripken Jr. (PSA 10) - $6,195 #2: 1982 Topps Lawrence Taylor (BGS 10) - $6,766 #1: 1980 Topps Larry Bird / Magic Johnson (PSA 8.5) - $9,600 📈 IMPORTANT GRADING TIPS! Before you rush to send your cards to PSA or Beckett, WATCH THIS: Condition is EVERYTHING: These sold prices are for the best of the best condition. Carefully check the corners, edges, centering, and surface (front & back). Is Grading Worth It? For most of these cards, it's only financially smart to grade if you are confident it will get a Gem Mint 10 or at least a Mint 9. The grading fee often isn't worth it for a lower grade. Cards that might be worth grading for a Mint 9: Jerry Rice, Rickey Henderson, Joe Montana, Larry Bird/Magic Johnson, Dan Marino, John Elway, Mario Lemieux, Ray Bourque, and Warren Moon. BEWARE of tough sets! The 1985 Topps football set (Warren Moon) has black borders which are notoriously difficult to keep pristine. 💬 Join the Conversation! What card surprised you the most? Did we miss any 80s legends? Let us know in the comments below! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more sports card content, market updates, and box breaks! Hit the bell so you never miss a video! #RookieCards #SportsCards #TradingCards #eBay #PSA #Beckett #CardGrading #BaseballCards #FootballCards #HockeyCards #Investing #Collectibles FOLLOW ME: Website: https://gradedcardinvestor.com Facebook: / psacollector Instagram: / gradedcardinvestor ------------------------------------------------------ When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in me earning a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network and Amazon.
