Prices for rookie cards fluctuate based on consumer interest, supply and demand and other factors, but can surpass thousands of dollars.

At the end of the game, these patches will be certified and then integrated into their rookie cards in upcoming Topps sets.

The market, it appears, gives far greater credence and value to the 1996 Sports Illustrated for Kids release which sells for exponentially more.

Nonetheless, in August 2022, a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle baseball card in mint condition (SGC Mint+ 9.5) sold for a record $12.6 million.

[12] In the 1989 Upper Deck baseball set, Ken Griffey, Jr. was selected to be featured on card number one.

Such neglect helped Upper Deck gain exposure due to the popularity of Griffey in the 1989 MLB season.

Donruss and Fleer included Griffey rookie cards in their respective base sets, but they were never as popular as the Upper Deck issue.