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Cal Ripken Jr. [Pattern 88] #51 1998 Topps Tek Baseball — Card Value
1998 Topps Tek BaseballWhat the Cal Ripken Jr. [Pattern 88] #51 (1998 Topps Tek Baseball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.
Cal Ripken Jr. [Pattern 88] #51 1998 Topps Tek Baseball value — Ungraded $14 · Grade 9 $68 · PSA 10 $359. Prices updated June 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 25.6× 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 88] #51 1998 Topps Tek Baseball value
A raw (ungraded) Cal Ripken Jr. [Pattern 88] #51 runs around $14, a Grade 9 about $68, and a PSA 10 commands $359.
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 | $14 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 9 | $68 | eBay sold comps |
| PSA 10 | $359 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of the ungraded Cal Ripken Jr. card?
- The ungraded version of the 1998 Topps Tek Baseball is currently valued around $14.
- How much does a PSA 10 grade sell for?
- A PSA 10 graded copy of this card is listed with a resale value of $359.
- Is this card part of a specific set?
- Yes, this Cal Ripken Jr. card is part of the 1998 Topps Tek Baseball set.
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