Sell Football Rookie Cards
Quarterbacks dominate the football card market, but every era's legends are in demand. We buy key football rookies — raw or graded — from Jim Brown to Mahomes. 100% by mail — no driving, no fees.
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- Free appraisalOnline, no obligation
- Prepaid overnight labelWe pay shipping — no driving
- Fully insuredHigh-value coverage in transit
- We competeBring any dealer or auction offer
key football rookies
| 1958 Topps | Jim Brown | |
| 1965 Topps | Joe Namath | Tall-boy set |
| 1976 Topps | Walter Payton | |
| 1981 Topps | Joe Montana | |
| 1984 Topps | Dan Marino / John Elway | |
| 1986 Topps | Jerry Rice | |
| 1989 Score | Barry Sanders / Troy Aikman | |
| 1998 Playoff Contenders / SP Authentic | Peyton Manning | |
| 2000 Playoff Contenders / Bowman Chrome / SP Authentic | Tom Brady | Contenders Championship Ticket auto is the key |
| 2017 Prizm / Contenders / National Treasures | Patrick Mahomes | |
| 2020 Prizm | Justin Herbert / Joe Burrow / Justin Jefferson | |
| Recent Prizm & Contenders | Current rookie classes | Autos and numbered parallels |
Autographs and patches
For modern players, on-card rookie autographs and rookie patch autographs (RPAs) from Contenders and National Treasures carry the biggest values.
sell football rookie cards: questions
What football rookie cards are worth the most?
Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes rookie autographs, plus vintage Hall of Famers like Jim Brown, Namath and Payton in high grade.
Do you buy 1989 Score Barry Sanders?
Yes, raw or graded.
Do you buy football cards from the 1990s?
Key rookies and inserts, yes.
Can I sell by mail?
Yes — everything happens online. Send photos for a free appraisal; if you accept our offer we email a prepaid shipping label. How selling by mail works.
Who pays for shipping?
We do. The label is prepaid, and high-value insurance covers your items in transit.
What if my package is lost or damaged?
It's insured for its value, and we handle the claim — not you.
how selling to us works
- 1Tell us what you have
Use the form below — a rough list, photos or a shared album link is plenty to start.
- 2Free appraisal
We value each key item from recent public sales at its grade and send you the breakdown.
- 3Firm offer
Have an offer from a dealer or auction house? Send it — we'll compete. No pressure.
- 4Ship it — on us
Accept online and we email a prepaid USPS, FedEx or UPS label, insured in transit. Paid by PayPal or Venmo, usually within 1 business day of arrival.
what collectors say
100,000+ collectibles sold
We buy everywhere in the U.S. — see every state and city, or read how our free appraisals work.