Baseball is more than America’s favorite pastime — the sport is rooted in the culture and has its own rich history and many unforgettable players. In this way, baseball cards are not simply collector’s items but act as artifacts that keep the history of the sport alive.

If you have an impressive collection of baseball cards and are curious about their worth, or are in the market for valuable cards, turn to Robert Edward Auctions for unparalleled expertise and customer-focused service. We emphasize honesty and integrity and strive to offer at or below industry commission rates and buyer premiums on baseball cards and other memorabilia.

Overview of Our Auction Services

We take great care with our auction process, focusing closely on each detail to provide consignors with maximum peace of mind. If you have never sold baseball cards through Robert Edward Auctions, we offer a comprehensive overview for first-time consignors.

Once you reach out to us, you will connect with one of our specialists, who will inform you about your options and potential fees, as well as provide you with other resources that may help you determine the collectible’s worth.

After we receive the item, we will carefully assess its authenticity and potentially suggest grading. If accepted, the item will be placed in an auction lot. In addition to the evaluation, we also provide marketing for consignors to help promote their cards and collectibles. We can also draft thoroughly researched descriptions to ensure your item is accurately represented

While rare, it may happen that Robert Edward Auctions is not the best choice for your consignment. Even in these cases, we work to meet our customers’ needs by leading them to our vast network of partners for further assistance.

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Top Baseball Cards

While there are seemingly countless avenues for selling and bidding, Robert Edward Auctions stands out in part because of its wide-ranging knowledge of top baseball cards. We have the expertise and necessary experience to evaluate cards from various eras depicting the most sought-after players. This enables us to offer the ideal forum for bringing these quality items to the marketplace. The following are categories of top baseball cards classified by era:

 Pre-1900s/19th Century: Some of the first baseball cards were issued primarily by tobacco and candy companies.

Prewar (1900-1947): This era saw the introduction of many new sets, such as the legendary T206 White Border set with the grail Honus Wagner card. Babe Ruth is another top-valued player from this period that collectors continue to seek.

Postwar (1948-1979): This period represents massive growth in the baseball card industry, with Topps producing multiple sets for millions of fans. Mickey Mantle, Jackie Robinson, and Roberto Clemente are some of the most sought-after players from the post-WWII era.

Post-1980s/Modern: At this point, more sets were being produced to appeal to the adult collectors who began their hobby as kids. This ultimately drove up the value of the vintage cards. While Topps continued to dominate, other brands, like Kellogg’s and Fleer, also issued distinct sets.

Where Does Robert Edward Auctions Specialize?

At Robert Edward Auctions, we take pride in our award-winning catalog, which stands as the largest circulated record of items available. Resources like this, combined with our expertise and interest in the hobby, enable cards to realize maximum exposure — ultimately benefitting the consignor through maximum prices realized.

We maintain wide-ranging digital marketing capabilities, allowing us to develop targeted advertising, effective social media outreach, and extensive press and media coverage. These resources are vital for driving record prices and helping us reach everyone in the worldwide collectibles industry, as well as people or groups of interest outside the hobby.

In addition to baseball cards, we accept other items related to the sport, including jerseys, balls, bats, and championship rings. Consignors and bidders may also turn to Robert Edward Auctions for basketball, football, and hockey collectibles, as well as assorted non-sport trading cards and memorabilia related to important pop culture, historical, and political themes.

See Recent Auction Prices for Baseball Cards Realized

We understand the joy and community that collecting baseball cards brings for many sports fans and recognize that collections can come with an emotional attachment. Therefore, when you wish to sell your cards, you want an auction house that has your best interest in mind.

As passionate collectors, the team at Robert Edward Auctions gets how much the hobby means to our customers. As such, we work diligently to help you get the most money for your items. Since we benefit from your success, think of us as your skilled partner in this process — one that does not present many of the invisible conflicts of interest you may encounter elsewhere.

With nearly 30 years of experience as the premier auction house in the hobby, we have guided numerous collectors to success. Search our archive to view some of the recent auction prices realized for our Hall of Fame collection, as well as other special collections.

Consign or Bid on Valuable Baseball Cards and Collectibles

Few other auction houses provide consignors or bidders with the benefits and opportunities found at Robert Edward Auctions. Although we are among the world’s largest specialty auction houses, we maintain our small business beginnings by delivering exceptional attention to detail and keeping open lines of communication with all our customers. Contact us today to consign or request an estimate, or register online to bid.