Identifying Potentially Valuable Sports Cards

Hold on to Cards of the Biggest Stars

Even if they don't have game-used jersey pieces, Michael Jordan cards are usually keepers.

Nick Tylwalk

Stars shine in almost all circumstances. Base cards and garden variety inserts can sometimes be worth something if the right person's picture is on the front. Expect cards of sports' biggest stars - think Michael Jordan, Babe Ruth level here - to interest a collector somewhere in most cases.

• Quickly Examine the Condition of the Cards
• Check the Age of the Cards
• Look for Recent Autographs
• Look for Older or Multi-Color Memorabilia Cards
• Locate Possible Rookie Cards
• Find Any Cards With Low Print Runs
• Hold on to Cards of the Biggest Stars