If you love Junk Wax-era baseball cards, we’ve got you covered. Each week we’ll deliver a new top 25, and this week it is our eBay top 25 MLB cards sold between September 16 to October 18, 2023.
Swipe down to explore pop counts, grades, bids, prices, and more. From an ungraded 1995 Bowman Andruw Jones card that sold for an impressive $280, to a 1989 Bowman Ken Griffey Jr card that from 43 bids, almost hitting five figures.
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25. 1995 Bowman Andruw Jones, $280
- Sale Price: $280
- Grade: NA
- Bids: 4
- Pack Price: $190+
24. 1993 Bowman Derek Jeter, $281
- Sale Price: $281
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 878
- Bids: 18
- Pack Price: $8+
23. 1990 Score Bo Jackson, $306
- Sale Price: $306
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 3113
- Bids: 72
- Pack Price: $3+
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22. 1986 Fleer Barry Bonds, $330
- Sale Price: $330
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 1383
- Bids: 14
- Pack Price: $7
21. 1986 Topps Don Mattingly, $379
- Sale Price: $379
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 181
- Bids: 17
- Pack Price: $2
20. 1989 Donruss Ken Griffey Jr, PSA 10, 21, $420, $3
- Sale Price: $420
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 1941
- Bids: 21
- Pack Price: $3
19. 1986 Topps Bo Jackson, $435
- Sale Price: $435
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 1129
- Bids: 21
- Pack Price: $8
18. 1991 Upper Deck Michael Jordan, $510
- Sale Price: $510
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 2275
- Bids: 21
- Pack Price: $2
17. 1987 Topps Greg Maddux, $560
- Sale Price: $560
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 638
- Bids: 26
- Pack Price: $6
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16. 1985 Topps Mark McGwire, $585
- Sale Price: $585
- Grade: BGS 9.5
- Bids: 21
- Pack Price: $7
15. 1993 Stadium Club Derek Jeter, $595
- Sale Price: $595
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 953
- Bids: 12
- Pack Price: $3
14. 1992 Bowman Mariano Rivera, $637
- Sale Price: $637
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 1549
- Bids: 13
- Pack Price: $27
13. 1985 Topps Kirby Puckett, $664
- Sale Price: $664
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 499
- Bids: 25
- Pack Price: $7
12. 1989 Topps Ken Griffey Jr, $895
- Sale Price: $895
- Grade: BGS 10
- Bids: 38
- Pack Price: $4
11. 1986 Topps Barry Bonds, $952
- Sale Price: $952
- Grade: PSA 9
- Card Population At PSA 9: 1428
- Card Population At PSA 10: 444
- Bids: 48
- Pack Price: $8
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10. 1995 Bowman Vladimir Guerrero, $1,305
- Sale Price: $1305
- Grade: PSA 9
- Card Population At PSA 9: 49
- Card Population At PSA 10: 4
- Bids: 32
- Pack Price: $190
9. 1993 Topps Derek Jeter, $1,312
- Sale Price: $1312
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 425
- Bids: 36
- Pack Price: $2
8. 1985 Topps Roger Clemens, $1,375
- Sale Price: $1375
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 362
- Bids: 41
- Pack Price: $7
7. 1991 Topps Desert Shield Ken Griffey Jr, $1,775
- Sale Price: $1775
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 42
- Bids: 25
- Pack Price: $1
6. 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr, $1,859
- Sale Price: $1859
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 4100
- Bids: 25
- Pack Price: $5
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5. 1984 Fleer Roger Clemens, $2,065
- Sale Price: $2065
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 593
- Bids: 55
- Pack Price: $24
4. 1995 Finest Ken Griffey Jr, $2,551
- Sale Price: $2551
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 14
- Bids: 44
- Pack Price: $25
3. 1984 Topps Nolan Ryan, $3,484
- Sale Price: $3484
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 25
- Bids: 47
- Pack Price: $9
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2. 1993 Upper Deck Derek Jeter, $4,797
- Sale Price: $4797
- Grade: BGS 9.5
- Bids: 43
- Pack Price: $10
1. 1989 Bowman Ken Griffey Jr, $9,300
- Sale Price: $9300
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 157
- Bids: 43
- Pack Price: $2
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Conclusion
Sky-high prices aren’t just for any cards; they’re reserved for icons like Ken Griffey Jr., with his ’89 Bowman card fetching a whopping $9,300, Derek Jeter, whose ’93 Upper Deck card hit an impressive $4,797, and Barry Bonds, with a sale price of $952 for his ’86 Topps card. These aren’t just players; they’re baseball royalty whose monumental careers and legacies turn their cards into gold.
The frenzy is real, with bids soaring as collectors vie for a tangible piece of sports history. For instance, the ’89 Bowman Ken Griffey Jr. card attracted 43 eager bidders, while the ’93 Upper Deck Derek Jeter card enticed 43 bids. It’s not just a card; it’s a battle royale where collectors go head-to-head, driving prices to epic proportions. The game’s legends are in play, and it’s their reputation plus card perfection that’s sending enthusiasts into bidding wars.
There’s also a noticeable recurrence of players, particularly Ken Griffey Jr., who stands out with several cards listed across different years and card brands, including his 1989 Donruss, 1991 Topps Desert Shield, and 1989 Upper Deck cards. This repetition underscores Griffey’s lasting appeal and the sustained demand for his memorabilia.
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