The 1968 Topps baseball card set is considered one of the most iconic issues in the hobby. Featuring 636 total cards, the 1968 set showcased players and teams from both the American and National Leagues during the 1967 season. With its memorable design elements and capturing a pivotal period of change in baseball and society, 1968 Topps cards remain hugely popular with collectors and have maintained strong values over decades.
As the leading third-party grading service, PSA provides a reliable price guide for graded 1968 Topps baseball cards based on actual sales data. Card conditions are assigned numerical grades from 1 to 10, with 10 being a pristine “gem mint” specimen showing no wear. Higher PSA grades command significantly more on the secondary market than lower graded or raw (un-slabbed) examples. Factors like scarce short prints or star players can also boost values above typical guide ranges.
Some standout players whose 1968 Topps rookie cards are highly sought include Reggie Jackson (#591), Ron Santo (#106), and Tom Seaver (#250). Even in low grades, these rookies routinely pull in hundreds to thousands of dollars. The card of Hall of Famer Denny McLain (#1), winner of 31 games in 1968, also commands big money graded high. Common stars like Willie Mays (#543) and Hank Aaron (#531) have PSA 10 values around $1,000-$2,000.
Key short prints like Ron Reed (#635SP) can eclipse $10,000 in mint condition. One of the rarest cards is Jim Fregosi (#660), with a PSA 10 specimen changing hands for over $30,000 in recent years. Lower graded short prints are still highly valuable, offering collectors opportunities to add these chase cards to sets without breaking the bank.
Meanwhile, mid-range star cards average $100-$300 for raw copies and $500-$1,000 PSA graded 8s. Plenty of Hall of Famers and solid regulars fall into this bracket, like Fergie Jenkins (#307), Juan Marichal (#444), and Billy Williams (#488). Cards of modest players with no name recognition bring nominal sums even in Gem Mint 10 condition, usually capped around $50.
Some highlights of typical 1968 Topps PSA prices across various grades:
PSA 1 (Poor): Commons $1-5, Stars $5-10. Highly flawed with wear/defects.
PSA 3 (Very Good): Commons $5-10, Stars $10-25. Clearly used with issues but whole.
PSA 5 (Good): Commons $10-20, Stars $20-50. Moderate wear/edge nicks are okay.
PSA 7 (Very Fine): Commons $20-50, Stars $50-100. Light wear, perhaps a minor flaw.
PSA 8 (Near Mint): Commons $50-100, Stars $100-300. Crisp look with minor flaws only.
PSA 9 (Mint): Commons $100-200, Stars $300-1,000. Pristine but not flawless.
PSA 10 (Gem Mint): Commons $100-300, Stars $500-5,000+. Perfect specimens are scarce.
As a classic vintage set, interest in 1968 Topps cards shows no sign of slowing. Demand is driven by boomer collectors seeking their childhood cards in top shape as well as young collectors appreciating the iconic visuals and players from baseball’s “Summer of Love” era. Graded examples carry particularly strong appeal for resale value protection. Maintaining a 1968 Topps collection is both fun and can serve as a solid long-term investment backed by over 50 years of popularity in the hobby.
