Top 25 Highest-Selling Football Cards from the Junk Wax Era on eBay (August 2023)
Duane Beckett
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Indulge in the captivating realm of football cards, spotlighting the legendary players of the 80s and 90s with our authoritative eBay top 25 list for August 2023.
The rankings begin with a 1990 Topps Derrick Thomas, at a respectable $102, and surge to its zenith with a 1990 Score football card that makes mid-four figures. Interwoven for avid collectors are gems such as the 1989 Score Barry Sanders, the 1988 Topps Bo Jackson, and the 1994 Skybox Marshall Faulk.
Embark with us on this nostalgia-filled voyage as we delve into card populations, grades, bids, prices, and other tantalizing details. The comprehensive breakdown awaits you below, so don’t miss a beat!
See who makes the top-25 highest-selling football cards from the Junk Wax era on eBay below:
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25. 1990 Topps Derrick Thomas, PSA 10, $102
- Sale Price: $102
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 51
- Bids: 34
- Pack Price: $12
24. 1994 Topps Joe Montana, PSA 10, $102
- Sale Price: $102
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 33
- Bids: 20
- Pack Price: $40
23. 1991 Action Packed Brett Favre, PSA 10, $103
- Sale Price: $103
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 938
- Bids: 17
- Pack Price: NA
22. 1993 Stadium Club Michael Strahan, PSA 10, $113
- Sale Price: $113
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 17
- Bids: 20
- Pack Price: NA
21. 1991 EndZone Barry Sanders, $122
- Sale Price: $122
- Grade: NA
- Bids: 11
- Pack Price: NA
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20. 1994 Topps Dan Marino, PSA 8, $123
- Sale Price: $123
- Grade: PSA 8
- Card Population At PSA 8: 26
- Card Population At PSA 10: 108
- Bids: 20
- Pack Price: $40
19. 1989 Pro Set Barry Sanders, PSA 10, $127
- Sale Price: $127
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 2724
- Bids: 20
- Pack Price: $45
18. 1991 Pro Set Brett Favre, PSA 10, $150
- Sale Price: $150
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 164
- Bids: 9
- Pack Price: $20
17. 1990 Pro Set Emmitt Smith, PSA 10, $155
- Sale Price: $155
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 712
- Bids: 12
- Pack Price: $10
16. 1990 Topps Emmitt Smith, PSA 10, $160
- Sale Price: $160
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 4354
- Bids: 33
- Pack Price: $20
15. 1989 Score Derrick Thomas, PSA 10, $167
- Sale Price: $167
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 768
- Bids: 28
- Pack Price: $1595
14. 1991 Panini Barry Sanders, Emmitt Smith, Jim Kelly, Warren Moon, $187
- Sale Price: $187
- Grade: NA
- Bids: 2
- Pack Price: NA
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13. 1989 Topps Barry Sanders, PSA 10, $190
- Sale Price: $190
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 6217
- Bids: 34
- Pack Price: $125
12. 1990 Pro Set Fred Marion, PSA 9, $212
- Sale Price: $212
- Grade: PSA 9
- Card Population At PSA 9: 25
- Card Population At PSA 10: 4
- Bids: 2
- Pack Price: $10
11. 1991 Stadium Club Brett Favre, PSA 10, $265
- Sale Price: $265
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 1979
- Bids: 19
- Pack Price: NA
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10. 1992 Stadium Club Brett Favre, PSA 10, $302
- Sale Price: $302
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 284
- Bids: 18
- Pack Price: $35
9. 1989 Score Michael Irvin, PSA 10, $320
- Sale Price: $320
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 721
- Bids: 15
- Pack Price: $1595
8. 1987 Topps Jim Kelly, PSA 10, $359
- Sale Price: $359
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 412
- Bids: 62
- Pack Price: NA
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7. 1994 Sky box Marshall Faulk, PSA 10, $366
- Sale Price: $366
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 4
- Bids: 8
- Pack Price: 45
6. 1989 Score Troy Aikman, PSA 10, $601
- Sale Price: $601
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 1635
- Bids: 20
- Pack Price: $1595
5. 1989 Score Deion Sanders, PSA 10, $727
- Sale Price: $727
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 900
- Bids: 10
- Pack Price: $1595
4. 1987 Topps Randall Cunningham, PSA 10, $810
- Sale Price: $810
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 117
- Bids: 3
- Pack Price: NA
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3. 1989 Score Barry Sanders, PSA 10, $1,175
- Sale Price: $1175
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 2200
- Bids: 35
- Pack Price: $1595
2. 1988 Topps Bo Jackson, PSA 10, $1,469
- Sale Price: $1469
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 562
- Bids: 40
- Pack Price: $268
1. 1990 Score Emmitt Smith, PSA 10, $1,501
- Sale Price: $1501
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 777
- Bids: 57
- Pack Price: NA
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Conclusion
The 1994 Topps Joe Montana and 1991 Action Packed Brett Favre football cards, both commanded similar prices and had a PSA 10 grade, but had wildly different card population numbers – 33 for Montana and a whopping 938 for Favre. This points to the complex interplay of factors that determine a card’s market value.
The pinnacle of the list is undeniably the 1990 Score Emmitt Smith card. With a PSA 10 grade, it fetched a top price of $1,501. Despite a lack of rarity, with a card population of 777 at PSA 10, the 57 bids on this card show its immense popularity among collectors.
Collectors, investors, and fans alike continue to show that their passion for the sport, players, and the cards’ inherent qualities often transcend mere numbers. This list for August 2023 exemplifies the continued allure of football cards and the memories they represent.
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