2010 Bowman Stephen Strasburg Rookie Card #BP1
August 25, 2010
The 2010 Bowman Stephen Strasburg rookie card is one of his hottest baseball cards in the hobby. The Washington Nationals phenom has collectors paying top dollar for these great rookie cards. If Stephen Strasburg can live up to the hype he may be the next Nolan Ryan. That is a lot to live up to but in his debut showed that he might be as great as scout's say. The 2010 Bowman Stephen Strasburg rookie card is one of his best cards and a great investment. A few variations of these cards exist which we will discuss.
Card Details:
Player Name: Stephen Strasburg
Brand: Bowman
Card #: BP1
Year: 2010
Category: Baseball
Tips: Like many other Stephen Strasburg rookie cards, the condition the card is in will have a large effect on the value. The 2010 Bowman baseball cards have been made quite well as most of the cards are well centered and have nice corners. Buyers still need to pay close attention to the condition of the cards before they make a purchase because these baseball rookie cards are not cheap.
Variations: Topps produced many different variations in the 2010 Bowman set. Each variation is different than the original in some way. Here are just a few of the variations the exist.
- Blue Border Autograph 1 of 250
- Orange Border Autograph 1 of 25
- Red Border Autograph 1 of 1
- Base Card Autograph 1 of 500
1994 Fleer Update Alex Rodriguez Rookie Card #U86
August 25, 2010
The 1994 Fleer Update Alex Rodriguez rookie card is one of his best cards. The Yankee slugger has many rookie cards that are worth buying but the 1994 Fleer Update rookie is much harder to find than some of the others. These cards were never sold in packs. The Fleer Update set come sin a box with only a select few cards. These cards were well printed and only have some centering issues which will effect the cards value. These Alex Rodriguez rookie cards are great investments and well worth the money. The investment potential for this card is unlimited. Many collector's believe this Alex Rodriguez rookie has the most upside when it comes to value.
Card Details:
Player Name: Alex Rodriguez
Brand: Fleer Update
Card #: U86
Year: 1994
Category: Football
Tips: The 1994 Fleer Update Alex Rodriguez rookie cards normally come out of the sets in good condition. The quality of the paper stock is very good and has a nice high glossy finish. The only common flaw to these cards is centering. Many were produced off center, which makes these cards very hard to find in Gem MT 10 condition.
Variations: No variations of these cards exist.
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1994 Upper Deck Alex Rodriguez Rookie Card #24
August 25, 2010
The 1994 Upper Deck Alex Rodriguez rookie card is a great baseball card to invest in. These great cards are not very scarce. They have been steadily going up in value do to the high demand in the hobby. The 1994 Upper deck Alex Rodriguez rookie card is one of his best cards and has a lot of upside when it comes to investment potential. Even though Rodriguez has a few rookie cards that are worth much more money, the Upper Deck rookie cards are baseball cards that people can afford. Just like stocks, when cards get too pricey they lose some of the customers that just cannot afford them. This is just one of the reasons the Upper Deck rookie card is a great card to start buying. You can find these cards in Min 9 condition for about $20-$25.
Card Details:
Player Name: Alex Rodriguez
Brand: Upper Deck
Card #: 24
Year: 1994
Category: Baseball
Tips: These cards are not the easiest baseball cards to find in good condition. The quality of the paper stock causes corners to be easily damaged. Many of these cards come damaged straight from the packs of Upper Deck. These cards are also well know for the bad centering problems. Upper Deck did not do a good job of cutting these cards in production and many are more than 80/20 off center which will hurt the value dramatically. If you look hard enough you should have know problem finding a mint version of this Alex Rodriguez rookie card.
Variations: The 1994 Upper Deck Alex Rodriguez rookie card has one variation. Upper Deck randomly inserted an parallel set called Electric Diamond. These cards look exactly like the base cards except for the fact that electric diamond is printed in foil on the bottom of these cards. These versions sell for normally two times the amount of the regular rookie card.
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1994 SP Alex Rodriguez Rookie Card #15
August 25, 2010
The 1994 SP Alex Rodriguez rookie card is a great rookie card to invest in. Alex Rodriguez rookie cards have become some of the most popular baseball cards in the hobby and great investments. If you are looking for a quality rookie card with great investment potential you are going to want to add this card to the top of your list. Almost all Alex Rodriguez rookie cards are great investments but the SP card is one of his best and most expensive cards. This baseball card is one of the most valuable cards produced in the 1990's. Many people believe that Alex can eclipse the Home run record held by Barry Bonds. If this happens you can expect the Alex Rodriguez SP rookie card to increase in value dramatically.
Card Details:
Player Name: Alex Rodriguez
Brand: SP
Card #: 15
Year: 1994
Category: Baseball
Tips: One of the key factors when purchasing and SP Alex Rodriguez rookie card is the condition the card is in. These cards are normally not in good condition because the lack of quality of the paper stock they were produced with. This foil card chips very easily and normally comes out of the packs with more than just one bad corner. This is one of the reasons the card is so valuable.
Variations: This Alex Rodriguez baseball card was produced with a few variations. These variations include the 1994 Sp die-Cut rookie card which is harder to find and just as difficult to get in good condition. The other variation was randomly inserted into packs of SP and is a Holoview card. The Holoview comes in two colors or variations as well, Blue and Red. These cards do not look at all like the foil version of the card.
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1993 Upper Deck Derek Jeter Rookie Card #449
August 22, 2010
The 1993 Upper Deck Derek Jeter rookie card is a very popular baseball card with Jeter collectors. This card is not very easy to find in good condition do to the color that exists on the corners and the borders. Many of these cards have edges that are damaged do to poor cutting by Upper Deck in the production process. The recent value of the Derek Jeter rookie card has been rising as Jeter accumulates the stats that will soon put him in the Hall of Fame. As Jeter crepes closer and closer to 3000 hits fans are starting to buy these rookie cards up. These Jeter rookie cards are great investments like many other Derek Jeter baseball cards.
Card Details:
Player Name: Derek Jeter
Brand: Upper Deck
Card #: 449
Year: 1993
Category: Baseball
Tips: This is a great card of the Yankees superstar SS. These cards are not easy to find in good condition so pay attention to corners and edges before you make a purchase.
Variations: The 1993 Upper Deck Derek Jeter rookie card has a Gold Variation which looks exactly like the base card except for a gold hologram found on the back of the card. These Gold versions are worth much more money than the regular cards and were only found in factory sets of 1993 Upper Deck. These cards are also great investments if you can find them in good condition.
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1993 SP Derek Jeter Rookie Card #279
August 22, 2010
The 1993 SP Derek Jeter rookie card is arguably Jeter’s best rookie card. It is very hard to find in good condition. The card was printed on Foil type paper which makes it one of the most condition sensitive baseball cards in the 1990’s. The recent value of the Derek Jeter rookie card has been rising as Jeter accumulates the stats that will soon put him in the Hall of Fame. Derek has many other rookie cards that are worth looking at.
Card Details:
Player Name: Derek Jeter
Brand: SP
Card #: 279
Year: 1993
Category: Baseball
Tips: This is a great card of the Yankees superstar shortstop. One must e careful when buying these rookie cards as it is very hard to find them in good condition. Watch out for bad corners, surface scratches and small creases as they are very common with these cards.
Variations: The 1993 SP rookie card has no variations but Upper Deck has reprinted these cards in some of the newer products they have and some unethical dealers try to sell these cards as originals on ebay.
Top 3 Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie Cards
August 20, 2010
Ken Griffey Jr. rookie cards have been some of the most popular cards that have ever been produced. The 1989 Upper Deck rookie was the number one card in the first set that Upper Deck ever produced. Ken Griffey Jr. will be a first ballot Hall of Famer. He reached the 600 Home run 
mark and was never accused or involved in any steroid accusations. Even though Griffey played in the steroid era their has been no proof or evidence leading to his involvement with any foul play. So what are the best Ken Griffey Jr. rookie cards to buy? Here is a list of the best and most expensive Ken Griffey Jr. rookie cards listed with up to date pricing.
1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card- This is one of the greatest baseball cards in the hobby. This card is also one of the most frequently graded rookie cards in the industry. These Griffey rookies are not scarce so we advise that if you intend to invest in one that you only purchase them in high grade condition. You can find a Gem MT 10 version of this card on Ebay for about $100. Beware of counterfeits of these cards as they are plentiful in the hobby.
1989 Donruss Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card- Donruss produced a beautiful card of Ken Griffey Jr. in 1989. The black borders make it a condition sensitive card which also had some major centering issues do to poor production issues. These cards are very common as they were not limited in production. The key is to find these cards in Mint 9 or better condition. If you can buy high grade Donruss rookies at reasonable prices than your money is safe. You can find these Ken Griffey Jr. baseball cards for about $7-$10 in Mint 9 condition and Gem MT 10's for around $75 per card.
1987 Bellingham Ken Griffey Jr. rookie cards- This is one of the most expensive Ken Griffey Jr. rookie cards. These cards were selling for more than $3000 in a peak market in the late 1990's. The card can now be purchased for about $300-$400 in Gem MT 10 condition. a Great investment in a high grade.
Ken Griffey Jr. is one of the greatest outfielders to ever play the game of baseball. He was not just a great hitter but also a great fielder. Some of his rookie cards are worth buying while others are not do to over production as companies tried to capitalize on his immense popularity. Make sure you stick to purchasing only high grade versions of his RC cards.
Best Pete Rose Baseball Cards to Buy
August 20, 2010
There are more than a few Pete Rose baseball cards that are great investments in today's marketplace. Pete Rose still holds baseball's all-time hits record which is a record that may never be broken. Many baseball fans believe baseball should induct Pete Rose into the Hall of Fame. When you consider what players have been caught doing over the past few years I do not see why not. Whether you agree or disagree Pete Rose baseball cards are great investments. He has become a part of baseball history and will be remembered for his aggressive play and longevity as well as gambling. Here is a list of just a few great Pete Rose baseball cards that are worth buying. The current values of these cards is also displayed.
1963 Topps Pete Rose rookie card- This is undoubtedly Pete Rose's best baseball card. This is also one of his most expensive cards. This amazing card has colored borders which makes it very hard to find in very good condition. You can purchase a NM-MT 8 Pete Rose rookie card for about $2500 while a Mint 9 will cost you about $10,000 if you can find one. This is one of the greatest baseball cards ever produced and will skyrocket if Rose ever does get inducted into the Hall.
1964 Topps Pete Rose Baseball Card- This baseball card is a fan favorite and not just popular with collectors. Investor have been buying up these cards especially the one's that grade 9 or better. The second year Pete Rose card sells for $500 in Nm-MT8 condition and about $2000 in Mint 9 condition.
1971 Topps Pete Rose baseball card- This set is getting more and more attention due to the extreme difficulty of finding these cards in high grade condition. The black borders on these cards and bad centering problems have made this one of the best Pete Rose baseball cards that you can invest in. If you can find a Mint 9 or better condition card you will want to pick it up as not to many exist.
Pete Rose Autographed Baseball Cards- Pete Rose has signed a lot of merchandise in his years. We added this to the list of items Not to Buy! Do to Rose's early exit from baseball he signed thousands of pieces trying to recoup some of the money he lost. We would advise that you stay away from these items unless they are very cheap.
Topps Sandy Koufax Baseball Cards Values
August 20, 2010
Sandy Koufax baseball cards have become some of the most popular baseball cards in the industry. Vintage card collectors have been buying high grade Sandy Koufax baseball cards at record numbers. This is partially due to the fact that he was not only one of the greatest baseball pitchers of all-time but also played for Brooklyn Dodgers. Dodgers fans are die-hard collectors much like Yankee fans which helps add to the demand for players like Sandy Koufax. Here is a list of some of the best and mos expensive Sandy Koufax baseball cards to buy.
1955 Topps Sandy Koufax Rookie Card- This is one of the baseball cards in the industry. It is also one of the most popular sets that Topps has ever produced. These rookie cards are very hard to find in good condition. You can expect to pay about $1000 for a NM 7, and $2000 for a NM-MT 8. If you happen to find any of these Koufax cards in Mint 9 or better condition be ready to break the banks as they are extremely rare and very expensive.
1956 Topps Sandy Koufax baseball card- These cards are very hard to find in quality condition much like any of the vintage cards listed. A NM-MT 8 will cost you about $650 while a NM 7 can be purchased in the $350 range. Another great card from another great Topps set.
Sandy Koufax autograph cards- Companies like Upper Deck and Topps have produced rare signed cards of Sandy Koufax that have come of baseball's, photos, or autographed cuts. These cards are very limited and sell for $1500-$2000. These cards are amazing collectibles and will continue to go up with the years to come.
Whether you are a Brooklyn Dodgers fan or just a Sandy Koufax fan in general his baseball cards and memorabilia are great investments. He was one of the legendary baseball players who ever played the game and the face of the Dodgers in the 50's and 60's. Much like Duke Snider baseball cards, Sandy Koufax will always be popular with collectors. Their is no better time like the present to buy Sandy Koufax baseball cards.
Best Willie Mays Baseball Cards to Buy
August 19, 2010
Willie Mays baseball cards are some of the best vintage cards someone can buy. Willie Mays has become on iconic figure and a fan favorite. Baseball enthusiasts appreciate the amazing statistics that Mays was able to achieve in his career. These career achievements have made Willie Mays baseball cards some of the best baseball cards in today's hobby. Here is a list of some of the greatest Willie Mays baseball cards of all-time.
1951 Bowman Willie Mays rookie card- The 1951 bowman rookie card is one of the best baseball cards ever. The irony is that the great Mickey Mantle rookie card is in the same set making it one of the best sets ever. This card one day rival the value of the great Mickey Mantle as Mays is starting to get collectors attention that he finally deserves. This card sells for about $11,000 in NM-MT 8 condition.
1952 Topps Willie Mays baseball card- Due to the immense popularity of the 1952 Topps set some people believe that this Willie Mays card is a better long term investment than his rookie card. This card is very hard to find in good condition. You can find the 1952 Topps Willie Mays #261 in NM-MT 8 condition for about $10,000.
1953 Topps Willie Mays baseball card- This Hall of Fame card is also one of the most popular Willie Mays baseball cards ever produced. This card was a high number which make them very hard to find. Due to the black colored border on the bottom of the card it is very hard to find it in good condition. Expect to pay about $3000 for a NM 7.
Willie Mays Autograph cards- Almost any Willie Mays autograph card is worth buying and a great investment. You can expect to pay at least $200 for any Willie Mays signed card. Some of these cards sell for thousands of dollars as they are limited in production and individually numbered.
