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Cal Ripken Jr. [Pattern 4] #51 1998 Topps Tek Baseball — Card Value
1998 Topps Tek BaseballWhat the Cal Ripken Jr. [Pattern 4] #51 (1998 Topps Tek Baseball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.
Cal Ripken Jr. [Pattern 4] #51 1998 Topps Tek Baseball value — Ungraded $19. Prices updated July 2026.
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost to own a Cal Ripken Jr. #51 1998 Topps Tek Baseball, grab Pattern 70 for around $17. Premium versions like Pattern 21 ($132) offer higher scarcity or unique production runs, justifying the extra cost for serious collectors. If your goal is simply to add the card to a collection without investing heavily, stick to the lower-priced patterns.
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Item details
- Brand
- Baseball
- Set
- 1998 Topps Tek Baseball
- Sport
- Baseball
- Number
- #51
Cal Ripken Jr. [Pattern 4] #51 1998 Topps Tek Baseball value
A raw (ungraded) Cal Ripken Jr. [Pattern 4] #51 runs around $19, a Grade 9 about null, and a PSA 10 commands null.
What drives the price
Grade, centering, rookie/star status, set scarcity, and print run drive sports-card value. PSA/BGS gem-mint copies and rookies of stars carry the biggest premiums; raw commons sell for little.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $19 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current resale value for this ungraded card?
- The ungraded Cal Ripken Jr. #51 from the 1998 Topps Tek Baseball set is currently valued around $19.
- Is the 1998 Topps Tek Baseball set popular among collectors?
- This card is part of the 1998 Topps Tek Baseball set, a specific offering within the baseball sports category.
- Does the number #51 indicate any rarity for this baseball?
- The number #51 identifies this specific card within the 1998 Topps Tek Baseball set.
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