1996-97 Skybox Premium Autographics Scottie PippenThe on-card autograph for Pippen is only signed in blue ink and there are counterfeits associated with this card and many others from the set. Pippen also has Autographics cards in several other sets, but the 1996-97 edition is the most valuable.
As you can see, even in ungraded condition, Exquisite Collection Jordan's can sell for big bucks. This example, numbered 4 of 10 from their 2009 offering, sold for an incredible $65,655. It's amazing to me that cards such as this, produced long after Jordan's playing days were over can still be worth so much.
10 Most Expensive Basketball Cards from the 90s
- 1992 Shaquille O'Neal Classic 4 Sport Auto #1 (buy on eBay)
- 1992 Shaquille O'Neal Stadium Club BEAM TEAM #21 (buy on eBay)
- 1993 Michael Jordan Finest Refractor #1 (buy on eBay)
- 1993 Michael Jordan Ultra Scoring Kings #5 (buy on eBay)
- 1996 Kobe Bryant Topps Chrome Refractor #138 (buy on eBay)
1992 CLASSIC DRAFT PICK #/500 SHAQUILLE O'NEAL AUTO RC PSA 10 HOF SHAQ. Shaquille O'Neal was included in one of the now iconic subsets released in Stadium Club, the “Beam Team.” Depending on how the basketball card is graded, the prices can range from a couple hundred dollars to $1,500 currently.
George Mikan's 1948 Bowman rookie card tops our list as the “Holy Grail” of all basketball cards. The legendary center was the game's first unstoppable big man and set the bar for other big men like Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell who would soon follow.
Below are the current SMR Price Guide value ranges for some of Kobe's best rookie cards and some others that have been graded at the high end (8-10) by PSA (keep in mind the hot market means these prices may be obsolete by the time you read this): 1996-97 Topps Chrome #138: $400 – $3,000.
Estimated PSA 10 Value: $85Michael Jordan was incredible during the 1992-93 season, leading the league in scoring for the seventh year in a row with a remarkable 32.6 points per game.
Jordan's 1986-87 Fleer rookie card sold for $150,000 at Robert Edwards Auctions early Monday morning. The card was graded a Gem Mint 10 by PSA and is the highest price ever paid at an auction for a Jordan rookie card of its kind. “This is an ultra-high-grade example of the premier modern-day basketball card.
Most Expensive Kobe Bryant Cards
- 1996 Kobe Bryant Topps Chrome Refractor RC #138 (buy on eBay)
- 1996 Kobe Bryant E-X2000 Credentials RC #30 (buy on eBay)
- 2007 Upper Deck Black Quad Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson Autograph Card (buy on eBay)
1996 Topps Chrome Refractor Kobe Bryant Rookie Card #138The price has been going up and up in recent years. In 2020, there have been sales between the $60,000 to $80,000 price range – with a sale even collecting $81,000. Still, the card is obviously incredibly expensive and could even still rise up in price.
Now that we got that out of the way, let's take a look at the top ten:
- 1990 Score #101T Emmitt Smith Rookie Card.
- 1990 Score #1 Joe Montana.
- 1990 Score #302 Junior Seau Rookie Card.
- 1990 Score #20 Barry Sanders.
- 1990 Score #200 Jerry Rice.
- 1990 Score #10 Bo Jackson.
- 1990 Score #95 Deion Sanders.
- 1990 Score #50 Lawrence Taylor.
Top 7 Most Valuable Michael Jordan Cards
- 1986 Michael Jordan Fleer RC #57 (buy on eBay)
- 1997 Michael Jordan E-X2001 Jambalaya #6 (buy on eBay)
- 1997 Michael Jordan Upper Deck Game Jerseys HOF Patch #GJ13 (buy on eBay)
- 2003 Michael Jordan Exquisite Collection Limited Logos #MJ (buy on eBay)
- 1984 Michael Jordan Star XRC #101 (buy on eBay)
Chipper Jones is one of the most valuable and collectible 90's baseball cards falling just short of Derek Jeter. His 1993 SP rookie card, in gem mint condition, sells for around $800 on average.
Identifying the Most Valuable Sports Cards
- Quickly Examine the Condition of the Cards. Nick Tylwalk.
- Check the Age of the Cards. Nick Tylwalk.
- Look for Recent Autographs. Nick Tylwalk.
- Look for Older or Multi-Color Memorabilia Cards. Nick Tylwalk.
- Locate Possible Rookie Cards. Nick Tylwalk.
- Find Any Cards With Low Print Runs.
- Hold on to Cards of the Biggest Stars.
Estimated PSA 10 Value: $125But, now, thanks to 'The Last Dance' documentary on ESPN, prices of Michael Jordan cards and those of many other players of that era have exploded to new heights.
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1990 Skybox Sean Elliott #256
| Card | Price |
|---|
| 1990-91 HOOPS SEAN ELLIOTT ROOKIE CARD #267 SAN ANTONIO SPURS | $5.00 |
| Sean Elliott Rookie Cards Lot - 1990 NBA Hoops #267 - PSA 10? | $20.00 |
| 2012-13 Panini Signatures Sean Elliott #/49 Blue Auto | $15.00 |
| 1990 Fleer #171 SEAN ELLIOTT Hand Signed Autographed Rookie RC Graded Authentic | $7.00 |
Estimated PSA 10 Value: $40In the early to mid 1990s, there were few players as exciting to watch as Shawn Kemp.
