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SHOP OUR MOST PROFITABLE BASEBALL CARDS
eBay is a great place to buy and sell baseball cards.
Not only do they have the best baseball rookie cards, the widest selection, and the best value, but eBay also makes it incredibly easy to list and purchase these high-end investment-grade cards.
OUR TOP PICK: 1989 KEN GRIFFEY JR. UPPER DECK #1
OUR BUDGET PICK: 1992 Bowman Mariano Rivera RC #302
OUR BIG BALLER PICK: 1993 SP Foil Derek Jeter RC #279
At just about anytime during the year you will be able to find the most popular baseball cards and at any grade.
For example, a 1989 Ken Griffey Jr. Upper Deck Rookie Card PSA 10 grade should be available at any time for purchase (i.e. buy now) or if you would like to maximize your ROI compete for the iconic Ken Griffey Jr. Upper Deck card via eBay auctions.
All around eBay is the superior site online to buy and sell baseball cards (although eBay will need to watch their back as the best sports cards are getting more and more popular which is attracting some major players to the hobby).
Best Baseball Rookie Card Investments on eBay
Without further ado, let’s take a look at the best baseball cards on eBay from a return on investment standpoint.
#1. 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. Mariners Rookie RC #1
(Suggested Investment Grades: PSA 10 to 9, SGC 10 to 9, BGS 10 to 9, HGA 10)
#2. 2011 Topps Update Mike Trout Angels Rookie RC #US175
(Suggested Investment Grades: PSA 10 to 9, SGC 10 to 9, BGS 10 to 9, HGA 10)
#3. 1909-11 T206 Ty Cobb Red or Green Portrait
(Suggested Investment Grades: PSA 10 to 5, SGC 10 to 7)
#4. 1993 SP Foil Derek Jeter Yankees Rookie RC #279
(Suggested Investment Grades: PSA 10 to 6, SGC 10 to 8, BGS 10 to 8, HGA 10 to 9)
#5. 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Yankees Rookie RC #311
(Suggested Investment Grades: PSA 10 to 2, SGC 10 to 3)
#6. 2018 Topps Update Ronald Acuna Jr. Braves Rookie RC #US250
(Suggested Investment Grades: PSA 10 to 9, SGC 10, BGS 9.5, HGA 10)
#7. 1955 Topps Roberto Clemente Pirates Rookie RC #164
(Suggested Investment Grades: PSA 10 to 3, SGC 10 to 6)
#8. 1992 Bowman Mariano Rivera Yankees Rookie RC #302
(Suggested Investment Grades: PSA 10 to 9, SGC 10, BGS 9.5, HGA 10)
#9. 1951 Bowman Willie Mays NY Giants Rookie RC #305
(Suggested Investment Grades: PSA 10 to 3, SGC 10 to 5)
#10. 1954 Topps Hank Aaron Braves Rookie RC #128
(Suggested Investment Grades: PSA 10 to 4, SGC 10 to 5)
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