Vintage Sport Publications Value
Market data for 46,432 vintage sports publications based on recent eBay sales.
What you'll usually pay
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👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in Hockey publications (-12%) and 1991 editions (-29%). Premium pricing is driven by officially licensed items (+47%) and Babe Ruth publications (+47%).
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Price by officially licensed
Why? Licensed items command a premium at 25 compared to non-licensed items at 15.99.
Price by sport
Why? Baseball is the most common with 20,559 listings, while Boxing commands the highest median at 22.
Price by player
Why? Babe Ruth publications reach a median of 25, while Wayne Gretzky publications are lower at 14.34.
Price by year
Why? Early 20th-century items like 1901 command 20, whereas 1991 publications are lower at 12.
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Common questions
What is the price difference between new and used vintage sports publications?
New publications have a median price of 19.95, while used publications have a median of 15.25.
Which sport publication generally costs the most?
Boxing publications have the highest median price at 22.
How does the year of publication affect the price?
Publications from 1901 have a median of 20, while those from 1991 have a median of 12.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $5–$120, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 11, 2026.