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Cal Ripken Jr. [Pattern 50] #51 1998 Topps Tek Baseball — Card Value
1998 Topps Tek BaseballWhat the Cal Ripken Jr. [Pattern 50] #51 (1998 Topps Tek Baseball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.
Cal Ripken Jr. [Pattern 50] #51 1998 Topps Tek Baseball value — Ungraded $13 · Grade 9 $34 · PSA 10 $322. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 24.8× raw.
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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 50] #51 1998 Topps Tek Baseball value
A raw (ungraded) Cal Ripken Jr. [Pattern 50] #51 runs around $13, a Grade 9 about $34, and a PSA 10 commands $322.
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
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $13 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 9 | $34 | eBay sold comps |
| PSA 10 | $322 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of this card in ungraded condition?
- The ungraded version of the Cal Ripken Jr. #51 is currently valued around $13.
- How much more valuable is a PSA 10 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A PSA 10 grade is significantly more valuable, fetching $322 compared to the $13 ungraded price.
- What set does this specific card belong to?
- This Cal Ripken Jr. card is part of the 1998 Topps Tek Baseball set.
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