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Affiliate — we may earn a commissionThe most valuable Derek Jeter cards are his 1993 rookie cards, led by the SP Foil rookie in top grades, along with his early autographs and numbered inserts. Jeter is a Hall of Fame shortstop who spent his whole career with the New York Yankees and won five World Series, which keeps his cards among the most collected of the 1990s. His common 1993 rookies are affordable, while the SP Foil in high grade and his signed cards carry the real value. The exact order moves between a graded rookie with a recorded sale and cards with live listings, so use the live Top 10 on this page and recent sold prices before you buy or sell.
Top 9 Derek Jeter cards, ranked by market value
Updated Sep 2026 · Ripbin price data · ranked by PSA 10 median, then raw, weighted by listings seen
The most valuable Derek Jeter card by PSA 10 median is the 1997 Topps # Autograph, about $9,000 in PSA 10 and $638 raw as of Sep 2026. The entry point to the list is the 1993 Bowman #511 at about $17.00 raw and $1,445 in PSA 10.
- 1#1No verified image yet1997 Topps # AutographPSA 10$9,000Raw$638PSA 9$700BGS 9.5—based on 12 listingsHistory builds monthly · first point Sep $638Shop on eBay →PSA 10$9,000Raw$638PSA 9$700BGS 9.5—based on 12 listingsHistory builds monthly · first point Sep $638Shop on eBay →
- 2#2No verified image yetPSA 10$4,000Raw$308PSA 9—BGS 9.5—based on 6 listingsHistory builds monthly · first point Sep $308Shop on eBay →PSA 10$4,000Raw$308PSA 9—BGS 9.5—based on 6 listingsHistory builds monthly · first point Sep $308Shop on eBay →
- 3#3No verified image yetPSA 10$2,223Raw$175PSA 9$437BGS 9.5$975based on 12 listingsHistory builds monthly · first point Sep $175Shop on eBay →PSA 10$2,223Raw$175PSA 9$437BGS 9.5$975based on 12 listingsHistory builds monthly · first point Sep $175Shop on eBay →
- 4#4PSA 10—Raw$2,298PSA 9—BGS 9.5—based on 2 listingsHistory builds monthly · first point Sep $2,298Shop on eBay →PSA 10—Raw$2,298PSA 9—BGS 9.5—based on 2 listingsHistory builds monthly · first point Sep $2,298Shop on eBay →
- 5#5PSA 10$1,445Raw$17.00PSA 9$71.95BGS 9.5$377based on 12 listingsHistory builds monthly · first point Sep $17.00Shop on eBay →PSA 10$1,445Raw$17.00PSA 9$71.95BGS 9.5$377based on 12 listingsHistory builds monthly · first point Sep $17.00Shop on eBay →
- 6#6PSA 10$1,010Raw$180PSA 9$259BGS 9.5$600based on 12 listingsHistory builds monthly · first point Sep $180Shop on eBay →PSA 10$1,010Raw$180PSA 9$259BGS 9.5$600based on 12 listingsHistory builds monthly · first point Sep $180Shop on eBay →
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PSA 10—Raw$434PSA 9$10,000BGS 9.5$2,495based on 12 listingsHistory builds monthly · first point Sep $434Shop on eBay →PSA 10—Raw$434PSA 9$10,000BGS 9.5$2,495based on 12 listingsHistory builds monthly · first point Sep $434Shop on eBay → - 8#8
PSA 10—Raw$500PSA 9$1,260BGS 9.5—based on 2 listingsHistory builds monthly · first point Sep $500Shop on eBay →PSA 10—Raw$500PSA 9$1,260BGS 9.5—based on 2 listingsHistory builds monthly · first point Sep $500Shop on eBay → - 9#9
PSA 10—Raw$813PSA 9—BGS 9.5—based on 1 listingHistory builds monthly · first point Sep $813Shop on eBay →PSA 10—Raw$813PSA 9—BGS 9.5—based on 1 listingHistory builds monthly · first point Sep $813Shop on eBay →
How this list was built. Ripbin tracks every Derek Jeter card in our catalog and this list is the 9 key cards ranked by our market data: the PSA 10 median asking price on eBay first, then raw, weighted by the number of listings seen. Raw, PSA 10, PSA 9 and BGS 9.5 figures are medians of current eBay asking prices for that exact card and parallel, refreshed daily; the charts are our monthly medians. Prices move — treat them as a guide, and check the exact card number and serial number before you pay a premium.
The most valuable Derek Jeter cards are his 1993 rookie cards, and the money follows condition, scarcity, and how iconic the player is. Jeter played 20 seasons at shortstop for the New York Yankees, won five World Series, and reached 3,000 hits, which made him one of the defining stars of his era and one of the most collected players of the 1990s.
His market sits between vintage and modern. The value is in early-1990s cardboard and grade, closer to how other Yankees legends like Mickey Mantle cards are valued, while the huge print runs of the era mean condition separates the winners. For contrast with today's rookie market, compare how Aaron Judge cards trade.
Derek Jeter rookie and key cards
He has several 1993 rookie cards, and the most valuable is the 1993 SP Foil rookie, card 279, which is famously condition-sensitive because the foil surface chips and the corners wear easily. Clean, high-grade copies are genuinely scarce, which is why it leads his rookie class by a wide margin. His other 1993 rookies from Topps, Upper Deck, Bowman, and Select are far more common and affordable.
Above the base rookies sit his early autographed and serial-numbered insert cards, which carry premiums when authenticated and graded. To see what is actually trading, search recent Derek Jeter sales and sort by the exact set, number, and grade rather than the player alone.
What makes one Jeter card worth more
Condition comes first, and it is unusually important for the SP Foil. Because the foil chips and corners soften, a PSA 9 or 10 can be worth many times a PSA 7, and eye appeal drives the price. The common 1993 rookies only reach high prices in the top grades.
Scarcity and authenticity matter next. Serial-numbered inserts, early certified autographs, and clean high-grade rookies sit above the common cards. If you are deciding whether to grade a raw Jeter card, read how to grade sports cards first, and PSA vs BGS vs SGC covers which grader tends to help these cards most.
How to check what a Jeter card is worth
Value the card by its exact identity, not the name. Pin down the set, whether it is the 1993 SP Foil or a more common rookie, note the grade, and look at recent sold prices instead of asking prices. Two Jeter rookies can sit a hundred times apart depending on the set and the slab.
Check the live Top 10 at the top of this page for the current order, then use the Derek Jeter card hub or browse graded listings to compare a raw copy against a slabbed one. Because his cards trade like established blue chips, our monthly invest reports track how the market for legend cards is moving.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Derek Jeter's most valuable rookie card?
- The 1993 SP Foil rookie, card 279, is his most valuable rookie by a wide margin. Its foil surface chips and corners wear easily, so high-grade copies are scarce and command large premiums. His other 1993 rookies are more common and far more affordable.
- Are Derek Jeter cards worth anything?
- Yes, though value concentrates in his key 1993 rookies in high grade, his early autographs, and numbered inserts. The many common cards from his long career are inexpensive. Condition is the main driver, so a graded copy is worth far more than a worn raw one.
- How do I know if my Derek Jeter card is valuable?
- Identify the exact set and card number, judge the condition, and look up recent sold prices for that same card and grade. The 1993 SP Foil in a high grade is in a different league from a common base rookie. The live Top 10 on this page shows his current highest-value cards.
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