1909-11 T206
Top 8 in Top 9 Most Expensive Baseball Cards
The American Tobacco Company's 1909-11 T206 collection, created as an advertising tool, continues to be prominently displayed. The collectibles market paid a premium for a Hall of Famer this time.
Nobody has ever surpassed Ty Cobb's.366 lifetime batting average, which may stand for another century. Every microscopic detail counts in the trading-card market, just as fine traits differentiate a batting champion from a little leaguer who can't hit a breaking ball.
Four distinct Cobb cards are included in the T206 collection. None, however, have sold for more than $488,425 for a mint-condition one with the bat off his shoulder.
Cost: $488,425
