Top 25 Highest-Selling Baseball Cards from the Junk Wax Era on eBay (August 2023)
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Step into the world of vintage baseball cards with our eBay top 25 MLB cards sold during August 2023.
Kicking off the countdown is a 1984 Fleer Roger Clemens card, priced at a solid $304. As we climb the ladder, the prices increase, culminating with a remarkable 1986 Topps Barry Bonds selling for a massive four-figure amount. Throughout the list, you’ll discover gems such as the 1989 Bowman Ken Griffey Jr., the 1993 Topps Derek Jeter, and the 1992 Donruss Frank Thomas.
Join us on this nostalgic info-packed journey as we recount pop counts, grades, bids, prices, and more. Don’t miss out on the full breakdown below.
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25. 1984 Fleer Roger Clemens, $304
- Sale Price: $304
- Grade: PSA 9
- Card Population At PSA 9: 2761
- Card Population At PSA 10: 519
- Bids: 22
- Pack Price: NA
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24. 1989 Bowman Ken Griffey Jr., $315
- Sale Price: $315
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 2335
- Bids: 32
- Pack Price: $20+
23. 1993 Topps Derek Jeter, $328
- Sale Price: $328
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 3418
- Bids: 25
- Pack Price: $249+
22. 1992 Donruss Frank Thomas, $335
- Sale Price: $335
- Grade: BGS 9.5
- Bids: 15
- Pack Price: $17+
21. 1993 Bowman Derek Jeter, $338
- Sale Price: $338
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 877
- Bids: 19
- Pack Price: $8+
20. 1986 Topps Cal Ripken, $342
- Sale Price: $342
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 288
- Bids: 26
- Pack Price: $10+
19. 1986 Fleer Barry Bonds, $353
- Sale Price: $353
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 1383
- Bids: 14
- Pack Price: $13+
18. 1992 Fleer Mike Piazza, $365
- Sale Price: $365
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 788
- Bids: 22
- Pack Price: $5+
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17. 1990 Topps Ken Griffey Jr., $370
- Sale Price: $370
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 517
- Bids: 13
- Pack Price: $9+
16. 1986 Topps Bo Jackson, $381
- Sale Price: $381
- Grade: PSA 8
- Card Population At PSA 8:312
- Card Population At PSA 10: 205
- Bids: 2
- Pack Price: $10+
15. 1987 Fleer Barry Bonds, $400
- Sale Price: $400
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 588
- Bids: 37
- Pack Price: $7+
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14. 1989 Donruss Ken Griffey Jr., $416
- Sale Price: $416
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 1940
- Bids: 39
- Pack Price: $18+
13. 1995 Pinnacle Frank Thomas, $450
- Sale Price: $410
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 6
- Bids: 2
- Pack Price: $24+
12. 1993 Stadium Club Derek Jeter, $455
- Sale Price: $455
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 953
- Bids: 24
- Pack Price: $21+
11. 1991 Upper Deck Michael Jordan, $500
- Sale Price: $500
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 2252
- Bids: 2
- Pack Price: $8+
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10. 1987 Topps Greg Maddux, $565
- Sale Price: $565
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 637
- Bids: 39
- Pack Price: $20+
9. 1991 Topps Nolan Ryan, $619
- Sale Price: $619
- Grade: PSA 9
- Card Population At PSA 9: 204
- Card Population At PSA 10: 60
- Bids: 37
- Pack Price: $13+
8. 1985 Topps Mark McGwire, $628
- Sale Price: $628
- Grade: PSA 9
- Card Population At PSA 9: 588
- Card Population At PSA 10: 35
- Bids: 15
- Pack Price: $29+
7. 1992 Bowman Mariano Rivera, $661
- Sale Price: $661
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 1549
- Bids: 57
- Pack Price: $544+
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6. 1985 Topps Roger Clemens, $1,036
- Sale Price: $1036
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 362
- Bids: 11
- Pack Price: $29+
5. 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr., $1,975
- Sale Price: $1975
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 4093
- Bids: 37
- Pack Price: $12+
4. 1989 Topps Ken Griffey Jr., 3,001
- Sale Price: $3001
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 337
- Bids: 37
- Pack Price: $3+
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3. 1984 Topps Nolan Ryan, $3,551
- Sale Price: $3551
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 25
- Bids: 33
- Pack Price: $60+
2. 1993 Upper Deck Derek Jeter, $4,460
- Sale Price: $4460
- Grade: BGS 9.5
- Bids: 43
- Pack Price: $30+
1. 1986 Topps Barry Bonds, $6,000
- Sale Price: $6000
- Grade: PSA 10
- Card Population At PSA 10: 444
- Bids: 34
- Pack Price: $10+
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Conclusion
As we conclude our August 2023 roundup, the 1986 Topps Barry Bonds card unmistakably leads the pack with an impressive sale price of $6,000. Nonetheless, Ken Griffey Jr. remains a favorite in the hearts of collectors, with his cards consistently fetching premium prices. Three distinct Griffey cards have found their way into the top 25 this month. The 1989 Upper Deck variant, despite a substantial card population of 4,093 at PSA 10, astonishingly sold for a remarkable $1,975. Meanwhile, the 1989 Topps version, graded PSA 10, garnered $3,001, and the 1989 Bowman card, with a PSA 10 grade, went for $315.
The rarity spotlight shines brightly on the 1995 Pinnacle Frank Thomas card, boasting a minuscule PSA 10 population of just 6, yet achieving a sale price of $450. Another notable mention is the basketball legend turned baseball rookie, Michael Jordan’s 1991 Upper Deck card, graded PSA 10, which fetched a respectable $500.
Other iconic cards that carved their niche in the top 25 are the 1992 Bowman Mariano Rivera, which secured a grand value of $661. Legends like Mike Piazza, Cal Ripken, Derek Jeter, and Bo Jackson also made their presence felt, with their card prices oscillating between $335 to $1,036, affirming their enduring allure in the collectibles arena.
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