Are my Garbage Pail Kids cards worth anything?

Like many relics of the past decades, Garbage Pail Kids have proven to be a valuable commodity for collectors, with some cards fetching thousands of dollars depending on their condition and rarity. (Entire boxes with unopened packs can also sell for thousands.)


Which Garbage Pail Kid cards are worth money?

These are the most valuable Garbage Pail Kids cards of all time.
  1. Nasty Nick – The Most Valuable Garbage Pail Kids Card. Value: $7,500.
  2. Corroded Carl. Value: $6,000.
  3. Adam Bomb. Value: $4,000.
  4. Evil Eddie. Value: $2,200.
  5. Jolted Joel. Value: $1,500.
  6. Dirty Harry. Value: $1,400.
  7. Schizo Fran. Value: $1,000.
  8. Junky Jeff. Value: $1,000.


What Garbage Pail Kids from 1980s are worth money?

15 Most Valuable Garbage Pail Kids Cards
  • 1985 Garbage Pail Kids #1a Nasty Nick. ...
  • 1985 Garbage Pail Kids #6a Adam Bomb. ...
  • 1985 Garbage Pail Kids #1b Evil Eddie. ...
  • 1985 Garbage Pail Kids #49b Schizo Fran. ...
  • 1985 Garbage Pail Kids #22a Junky Jeff. ...
  • 1985 Garbage Pail Kids #5b Jay Decay. ...
  • 1985 Garbage Pail Kids #24b Nerdy Norm.


What year did they stop making Garbage Pail Kid cards?

Production of the cards themselves continued, but by 1988 sales had dwindled and a planned Series 16 was never produced.

How many original Garbage Pail Kid cards are there?

The complete set of Garbage Pail Kids OS1 consists of 88 stickers: 44 A cards and 44 B cards. Matching A and B cards have the same images but different numbering. While most collectors focus on the front, there are variation backs for cards #5, #8 and #29.


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What cards from the 80s and 90s are worth money?

Most Valuable Baseball Cards of the 80's and 90's: Our Favorites
  • 1987 Donruss Barry Bonds Error. ...
  • 1993 Finest Refractor Ken Griffey. ...
  • 1991 Topps Desert Shield Chipper Jones. ...
  • 1990 Topps Frank Thomas No Name. ...
  • 1989 Ken Griffey Jr. ...
  • 1988 Craig Biggio Scored Traded. ...
  • 1985 Topps Tiffany Mark McGwire. ...
  • 1993 SP FOIL Derek Jeter.


What years were Garbage Pail Kids popular?

Fifteen different series of Garbage Pail Kids were produced between 1985 and 1988. There was spinoff GPK merchandise too, ranging from folders emblazoned with images of popular characters to the on-brand/subversively named Cheap Toys.

What is first series of Garbage Pail Kid cards?

The 1st Series Garbage Pail Kids set of 44 x 2 was released in 1985 with the new Topps emblem and a price tag of 25cents. The main purpose was to get the GPK logo on an image for trademark filing.


Are Garbage Pail Kids Making a Comeback?

2021 Garbage Pail Kids Sapphire Edition releases September 20th, 2022. Garbage Pail Kids Sapphire Edition offers a premium take on Garbage Pail Kids' earliest characters. Like the 2020 Garbage Pail Kids Sapphire Edition, Topps' 582 Montgomery Club members would get early access.

Which Ken Griffey Jr cards are worth money?

The most valuable Ken Griffey Jr. cards
  • 1989 Bowman Tiffany Ken Griffey Jr. #220 card. Valuation: $14,000. ...
  • 1989 Topps Heads Up Ken Griffey Jr. #5 Test. ...
  • 1989 Upper Deck #1 Star Rookie card. Valuation: $85 to $2,050. ...
  • 1989 Mother's Cookies Ken Griffey Jr. rookie cards. ...
  • 1989 Bowman Tiffany Ken Griffey Jr./Ken Griffey Sr. #259.


What is the most sought after card?

The current record price is the US$12.600 million paid for a 1952 Mickey Mantle baseball card (Topps; #311) on August 28, 2022, breaking all previous records.


What is the rarest card in existence?

The Shichifukujin Dragon, created to celebrate the opening of the DCI Tournament Center in Tokyo, Japan, is also the only one of its kind in existence. In Japanese mythology, 'Shichifukujin' is the name given to the Seven Deities of Good Fortune.

How do you know if you have a rare card?

Look in the bottom right corner of the card to find the rarity symbol, next to the card number: A circle means the card is common, while a diamond marks uncommon cards.

Which card brands are worth money?

Topps is considered the leader of the industry, and rookie cards produced by Topps are often very highly sought after. For example, a graded 1/1 Mike Trout rookie card that Topps produced in 2011 sold for $1.05 million in 2021.


What cards should I collect?

Best Non-Sports Cards to Collect
  • Magic, The Gathering. Trading Card Games (TCGs) are super popular in the hobby, and while I'll look into a few more this article – Magic, The Gathering is arguably the most popular, and the one that's been around for longest. ...
  • Star Wars Cards. ...
  • Garbage Pail Kids. ...
  • Superhero Cards. ...
  • Pokemon Cards.


What trading cards are hot right now?

#1 Hottest Sports Cards Right Now – Julio Rodriguez, Seattle Mariners
  • 2019 Bowman Chrome Prospect Julio Rodriguez.
  • 2022 Topps Series 2 Julio Rodriguez Short Print RC.


What is the best rookie card?

These cards are ranked by PSA 10 values.
  • 1993 Topps Derek Jeter RC #98. ...
  • 1989 Fleer Billy Ripken F-Face #616. ...
  • 1986 Donruss Jose Canseco RC #39. ...
  • 1986 Topps Traded Barry Bonds RC #11T. ...
  • 1993 SP Johnny Damon RC #273. ...
  • 1990 Leaf Frank Thomas RC #300. ...
  • 1987 Donruss Greg Maddux RC #36. ...
  • 1990 Leaf Sammy Sosa RC #220.


What is the error on the 1990 Ken Griffey Jr card?

✨Ken Griffey jr 1990 upper deck error card “SIMULTANEOUSLY “ Misspelled.

Is now a good time to sell baseball cards?

This is why selling and buying sports cards is challenging but also fun. For example, the best time to sell NFL football cards is during the months of September through January the next year. Then, best time to sell your MLB cards would be starting with April and up to October.

How much is my Ken Griffey Jr rookie card worth?

PSA 10 (Gem Mint) copies of Griffey's Tiffany rookie card sell for around $14,000, as PSA has graded only 156. So, likely out of budget for most collectors. I like the PSA 9 Griffey Jr Bowman Tiffany card, which has 451 graded copies but sells for a fraction of the PSA 10 at an average price of $1250.


How to sell your baseball cards?

The 7 Best Ways to Sell Baseball Cards To Buyers Near You
  1. eBay, Mercari and Offer Up.
  2. Online Classifieds.
  3. Local Card and Hobby Shops.
  4. Flea and Farmer's Markets.
  5. Conventions and Events.
  6. Meetup Groups.
  7. Yard Sales and Classified Ads.
  8. Send Your Collection to Us!


What is the age difference between Sr and Ken Griffey?

Mel Antonen of USA Today reported that at the time of the game, Griffey Jr., 20 years old, was the youngest player in the majors while Griffey Sr., 40 years old, was the seventh oldest. In the Seattle Mariners lineup, Griffey Sr. batted second in the lineup and played left field while Griffey Jr.

What baseball cards from 1989 are worth money?

25 Most Valuable 1989 Topps Baseball Cards
  • 1989 Topps Traded #41T Ken Griffey Jr. ...
  • 1989 Topps #647 Randy Johnson Rookie Card. ...
  • 1989 Topps Traded #110T Deion Sanders. ...
  • 1989 Topps Traded #57T Randy Johnson. ...
  • 1989 Topps #343 Gary Sheffield Future Star. ...
  • 1989 Topps #530 Nolan Ryan. ...
  • 1989 Topps #380 Rickey Henderson.


What baseball cards are in high demand?

Here is a look at the baseball cards that have exceeded a million-dollar price tag, including two by one of the sport's top active players:
  • 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle: $12.6 million.
  • 1909 T-206 Honus Wagner: $7.25 million.
  • 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth: $4.212 million.
  • 2009 Bowman Draft Mike Trout: $3.936 million.


Should I throw away my old baseball cards?

One of the mistakes that card collectors make when they retire is that they throw away their old cards. Instead of doing this, you and other collectors can benefit if you decide to sell baseball cards rather than throw them away.