Certificate #3829AD31C5DE · Baseball
Topps · #98 · 1993
Consider. Send it if a 9 is still worth more than the fee.
Estimate, not an official grade.
Each check is scored out of 10 on both sides. The lowest one caps the TCGAI Score.
Measured from the photo. Borders drawn wider than real so the offset shows.
| Check | Front | Back |
|---|---|---|
| Centering | 10 | 10 |
| Corners | 9 | 9.5 |
| Edges | 9 | 10 |
| Surface | 10 | 10 |
| Whitening | 9 | 9.5 |
| Holo / foil | 10 | 10 |
Limited by Corners 9 barely visible speck on top-left tip
Flaws visible at the photo's resolution. A grader under magnification may find more. Marks on the photos show the area named, not an exact spot.
No defects listed at this photo resolution.
An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.
Graded 9
$85.00
Raw, ungraded
$44.18
Grading premium
+92%
| Grade | Average | Range and sales |
|---|---|---|
| Raw | $44.18 | $8.99 – $115 · 19 listings |
| Grade 7 | $15.00 | 1 sale |
| Grade 8 | $55.00 | $20.00 – $60.00 · 3 sales |
| Grade 9 This card | $85.00 | $40.00 – $250 · 7 sales |
| Grade 10 | $490 | 1 sale |
Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot.
Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.
Consistent demand for Jeter rookies with abundant supply maintaining low prices; minor fluctuations in raw/lower grades.
Next months. Stable with slight uptick in graded sales
Long term. Stable to rising for graded 10 due to player icon status
Derek Jeter, drafted 6th overall by the New York Yankees in 1992, is a legendary shortstop who debuted in 1995, winning 5 World Series titles, the 1996 AL Rookie of the Year (.314 BA, 10 HR, 104 runs), and becoming a Yankees icon with over 3,000 hits.
1993 Topps Series 1 packs as part of the Draft Picks subset, marking one of his earliest rookie cards before MLB debut.
Condition. Check corners for dings, edges for chipping, centering (common off-center print), surface scratches on photo, print defects typical of mass-produced Topps.
Storage. Use semi-rigid holders or top-loaders with sleeves, store in cool, dry place away from light, avoid stacking under heavy weight.
Authenticity. Verify print quality and holofoil on back (if graded), check graded/graded population reports, beware reprints from factory sets like Marlins Inaugural, authenticate via slab from graded/graded.
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