Sports cards have been a huge hit recently, but as rarity and prices rise, the quest for certain cards has reached a new high. Not only are antique rookie cards increased in value, but current cards have also witnessed substantial increases over the last five years.
Finding the best sports cards to buy might be challenging, mainly if you are new to the game. Therefore, we’ve chosen three sports cards that we believe will be cherished in the future:
Luka Doncic Rookie Card
Most of the top-selling cards are from the players’ rookie years. Trying to predict the upswing of a young player can be an extremely profitable hobby. The prime example is Luka Doncic, whose rookie cards set records as the talented star rose to become one of the NBA’s most important players. His rookie card became the most valuable basketball card sold for a short time. Featuring a signature and an NBA logo man catch, the card was bought in February 2021 for $4.6 million.
Mickey Mantle cards
The Topps 1952 Mickey Mantle card is among the world’s most valuable sports cards. In August 2022, an SGC 9.5 edition of such a card went for over $6 million, making it one of the most valuable sports cards ever. Still, Honus Wagner’s card was valued even higher the following year. According to specialists, there are just six PSA 9 cards worldwide. Although it may be out of your price range, it’s worth exploring the field for rare Mantle cards with lower prices.
Marcelo Mayer Prospect Cards
Marcelo Mayer may have been the most wanted player in the 2021 MLB Draft. He was chosen fourth overall by the Red Sox and currently ranks ninth on the MLB Top 100 Prospects list.
This is no surprise, as scouts have labelled him the draft’s best bat and glove. Besides talent, Mayer is a star in a large market, so card collectors bet his card prices will climb due to all the exposure he gets.
Bottom Line
Collecting cards can be profitable if you sell ones that the market demands, which depends on the card’s scarcity, condition, and value. We at American Legends can show you how to find rare cards, keep them in excellent condition, and grade them. We can also help you offload them at a great price. Just contact us and find the best value for your card.
