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Topps trading card

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Market guide for Topps trading card, built from 1 supporting screener session and 28 selected comparable market records.

Market range
$50 - $7,750

Most likely $3 · Based on 19 comparable records.

Confidence
Developing evidence

About this item

Maker
Topps
Period
1988
Category
sports collectibles
Material
cardstock
Origin
United States
Evidence
Developing evidence

Sources & evidence

We analyze comparable sales from screener sessions and market records, then group them by shared object signals.

Verified comparable records only
Comparables
19
Auction sources
22
Records with images
2
Coverage
2021-2026

Market Examples

Comparable market evidence

Recent auction and sale records linked to this worth guide's object signals.

How we compare
Price range $50 - $7,750 22 sources
Median sold price $175 Midpoint of selected records
Evidence quality Strong 19 selected records
Primary attributes Wood: cardstockStyle: late-1980s MLB trading card designType: trading card
All sources 2021-2026 2 with images 19 records analyzed
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Caff's Collectibles

Nov 5, 2022

$85

2020 Topps Now Road to Opening Day Wave 1-3 Summer Camp 75 Card Sets

You are bidding on the 2020 MLB Topps NOW Road to Opening Day Summer Camp Edition Wave 1, Wave 2 and Wave 3 Sets. This complete set consists of all 75 cards: 451 Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels 452 Paul Goldschmidt, St. Louis Cardinals 453 Justin Verlander, Houston Astros 454 Francisco Lindor, Cleveland Indians 455 Max Scherzer, Washington Nationals 456 Pete Alonso, New York Mets 457 Gerrit Cole...

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2

Hunt Auctions

Sep 27, 2025

$7,750

Lot of (5) 2012 Topps "Five Star" autographed baseball card booklets from the Willie Mays Collection.

Lot of (5) 2012 Topps "Five Star" autographed baseball card booklets from the Willie Mays Collection. Group of five identical Topps limited edition fold out baseball card booklets each having been signed on the interior by Ken Griffey Jr., Tony Gwynn, Rickey Henderson, Hank Aaron, Frank Robinson, and Billy Williams. Willie Mays and Reggie Jackson did not sign their spaces on the cards. Signatur...

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3

Stack's Bowers Galleries

Oct 4, 2022

$800

Three All-Time Greats. Mixed PSA Graded Lot.

This is a lot for serious collectors or investors only. It comprises three cards featuring three players who are among the greatest in the history of the NBA. First is a 1969 Topps #90 of Jerry West, graded Near Mint 7 by PSA. Then we have a 1969 Topps #35 of Laker legend Elgin Baylor, graded NM -MT 8 by PSA. The final card is a 1969 Topps #50 of the guy they call "The Big O", Oscar Robertson, ...

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4

Hunt Auctions

Sep 27, 2025

$1,800

1999 Willie Mays Topps Baseball Card promotional contract with related Sy Berger letter.

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5

Caff's Collectibles

Nov 16, 2024

$50

2023 Topps Online Exclusive Black & White Complete 100 Baseball Card Base Set

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The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.

Aug 16, 2023

$60

Mark McGwire Signed Topps Record Breaker Card

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Caff's Collectibles

May 25, 2024

$150

2023 Topps Online Exclusive Black & White Complete 100 Baseball Card Base Set

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Willow Auction House

Apr 14, 2026

$100

14 Graded Trading Cards, Autographed & Rookie Examples 1978-2014

Group of professionally graded and encapsulated trading cards featuring prominent figures from the MLB, the NFL, and Hollywood. Includes three 1993 Sports Time Marilyn Monroe Gold Foil Signature cards, each assigned a Mint 9 grade by EMC Grading. Baseball highlights feature several autographed prospect cards from the Bowman Chrome series, including Kris Bryant (2014), Matt Harvey (2010), Eddy M...

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J. James Auctioneers and Appraisers

Mar 5, 2022

$1,300

1933-63 Sports Cards, Topps, Goudey, (184pc)

Collection of One Hundred Eighty-Four [redacted phone] Sports Cards, Topps, Goudey: (9) 1961 FLEER NBA CARDS: #17 Richie Guerin, New York Knicks; #20 Bailey Howell, Detroit Pistons; #22 K.C. Jones, Boston Celtics; #23 Sam Jones, Boston Celtics; #25 John Kerr, Syracuse Nationals; #44 Len Wilkins, St. Louis Hawks; #50 Walter Dukes, Detroit Pistons; #52 Richie Guerin, New York Knicks; #53 Cliff Ha...

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10

Revere Auctions

Mar 11, 2026

$225

4 Baseball Autograph/Patch Book Cards

Group of four baseball patch books. Including: 2016 Panini National Treasures 12 Player Materials #12PMB-SS 87/99, Kirby Puckett, George Brett, Mark McGwire, Todd Helton, Alex Rodriguez, Tony Gwynn, Ryne Sanderg, Jeff Bagwell, Rafael Palmeiro, Juan Gonzalez, Ken Griffey Jr., Frank Thomas. 2017 Panini National Treasures Stars Material Signatures #SS-MM, Manny Machado, 9/[redacted phone] Topps Tr...

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Leighton Galleries

Jun 5, 2025

$475

SIGNED MICKEY MANTLE BASEBALL & NY GIANTS EPHEMERA

Mantle's post playing days signature on the sweet spot of a Bobby Brown (1984-94) Rawlings American League ball, very good condition with mild soiling, 4 early Topps baseball cards mounted in Lucite holders include 1961 Roberto Clemente #388 (fair condition, soiled), a 1967 Roberto Clemente #400 (fair+ condition, soiled), a 1970 Tom Seaver #300 (fair+ condition, soiled), and a 1968 Superstars K...

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12

Marion Antique Auctions

Aug 20, 2023

$200

(13) Vintage Basketball cards. Mostly Boston

Celtics. To include: Cedric Maxwell, 1983, Chris Ford Topps, number 73, 1981, ML car tops, number 72, 1981, Paul Silas, Sidney Moncrief, Topps, 1980 Elvin Hayes, Nate, Archibald, Steve Hause, 1980 tops, John Havlicek, Topps, 1975, number 80, Tommy Heinsohn fleer 1961 number 54, Joe Joe White Topps, 1969, number 168, Topps number 154 scoring leaders 1970 to 73, Dave Cowens Topps, 1977, number 90...

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13

Caff's Collectibles

May 25, 2024

$70

1974 Topps Wacky Packages 7th Series 7 Big Muc Complete Sticker Set 33/33 EX

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14

Omnia Auctions

Jul 13, 2023

$110

1968-2019 TOPPS BASEBALL CARDS CSG GRADED

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15

Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC

Dec 7, 2025

$750

COLLECTION OF 1969 & 1970 TOPPS BASEBALL CARDS

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16

Bargain Hunt Auctions

Jan 17, 2022

A$60

Collection of vintage ephemera including a 'Beatles TV Week Special' magazine, collection of Topps 1970s Star Trek bubble gum cards, Biggles book and Ned Kelly books, etc.

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Alexander Historical Auctions LLC

Jan 19, 2024

$90

‘THE GREAT AMERICAN BASEBALL CARD FLIPPING, TRADING AND BUBBLE GUM BOOK’ SIGNED

‘THE GREAT AMERICAN BASEBALL CARD FLIPPING, TRADING AND BUBBLE GUM BOOK' SIGNED Book: ‘The Great American Baseball Card Flipping, Trading and Bubble Gum Book' (Boston: Little, Brown and Company), [redacted phone]pp. 8vo., blue boards with dust jacket. Throughout the book are twenty autographs from some of the featured players. Includes: BILLY SHANTZ, RICHIE ASHBURN, GUS NIARHOS, RALPH BRANCA, B...

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Propstore Los Angeles

Mar 26, 2026

$1,000

THE FAN (1996) - Mike Papac Collection: Gil Renard's (Robert De Niro) Pair of Metal Knives and Bobby Rayburn (Wesley Snipes) Baseball Card with Bloodied "Prototype" Evidence Knife

THE FAN (1996) - Mike Papac Collection: Gil Renard's (Robert De Niro) Pair of Metal Knives and Bobby Rayburn (Wesley Snipes) Baseball Card with Bloodied "Prototype" Evidence Knife - Gil Renard's (Robert De Niro) pair of metal knives and Bobby Rayburn (Wesley Snipes) baseball card with a bloodied "prototype" evidence knife from Tony Scott's The Fan. Obsessed fan and knife salesman Gil kept his s...

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North American Auction Company

Nov 9, 2024

$175

Goodwin Baseball Card Book & PSA Graded Card

For your consideration is this first edition book titled, "The Photographic Baseball Cards of Goodwin & Company ([redacted phone])" by Jay Miller, Joe Gonsowski and Richard Masson and a PSA graded and authenticated 1887 N172 Old Judge Will Gleason Portrait in Stripped Cap baseball card circa 2008 (Book) and 1887 (Baseball Card). The book is superbly put together, hardbound with a dust cover, an...

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Identification

Key object facts

Item Type
trading card
Category
sports collectibles
Maker
Topps
Style
late-1980s MLB trading card design
Material
cardstock
Technique
offset lithography
Origin
United States
Era
1988-1988
Motifs
baseball player portrait, Seattle Mariners branding, action pose
Recognition Recognition signals
  • Key identification signals include maker Topps, form trading card, material cardstock.
  • A worn vintage Topps baseball trading card featuring Mark Langston of the Seattle Mariners, shown in uniform against a red background.
  • This guide is currently supported by 30 comparable-market records in the strongest linked screener session.
Drivers Value drivers
  • Condition and completeness are material for trading card.
  • Maker attribution matters because authenticated Topps examples usually trade differently from unmarked lookalikes.
  • Cardstock examples should be checked for wear, repairs, restoration, and replacement parts.
Market Market context
  • The median selected comparable price for this cluster is about $163.
  • Correct maker attribution is important because verified Topps examples usually trade differently from unattributed trading card listings.
  • late-1980s MLB trading card design style cues help separate this group from broader trading card listings that often dilute market comps.
  • Cardstock condition, restoration, and finish quality can materially shift asking and sold prices.

Evidence

How this guide was assembled

  • This worth guide is based on 1 supporting screener session clustered into the same topic.
  • Observed value signals across supporting evidence span roughly $1 to $10.
  • Overall evidence quality for this cluster is currently developing evidence.
  • Comparable evidence is drawn from 22 auction sources in the selected evidence set.

Coverage

Source coverage and evidence quality

  • The current cluster is supported by 1 screener session that normalized into the same worth topic.
  • The strongest linked session for this cluster captured 30 comparable market records.
  • Selected comparables span 22 distinct auction sources.
  • Comparable dates on this page currently cover 2021-2026.

Questions

Frequently searched questions

What is a Topps trading card?

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What affects the value of a trading card?

Condition, completeness, maker or pattern attribution, dimensions, age, rarity, and comparable-market evidence all affect value.

What is the typical market range for Topps trading card?

Current supporting screener evidence suggests a broad market range around $1 to $10, depending on condition and attribution.

Mark Langston Topps Card?

This guide uses clustered screener evidence to help answer searches like "Mark Langston Topps card" with identification notes, value drivers, and comparable-market context.

How much is Topps trading card worth?

Value depends on maker, exact type, age, condition, and comparable sales. This guide keeps only selected market examples that match the trading card topic closely enough for public reference.

Intent

Related searches

Mark Langston Topps cardSeattle Mariners baseball card1988 Topps baseballTopps Mark Langstonvintage MLB trading card

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