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The 1988-89 Topps Chris Chelios #49 hockey card captures the Montreal Canadiens defenseman during a pivotal NHL season, offering collectors a tangible piece of late-80s hockey history.

Chris Chelios

Name: 1988-89 Topps Chris Chelios #49
Brand: Topps
SKU: sports_card_01KVKJ0HYT00T733T0XJDR6XG8

1988-89 • Topps

National Hockey League • Montreal Canadiens

1988-89 Topps National Hockey League Montreal Canadiens Excellent

Seller Offer

$3.99

1 available

Active-Listing Market: $1.97

103% above

Updated 5 days ago

Based on eBay Active Listings · 21 listings sampledLast Updated November 9, 2026 at 6:04 AMLowest eBay Listing at Last Check: $0.78 · View on eBay

Condition

Excellent

Card Number

Primary Seller

SuperCatch

New

Shipping Calculated at Checkout

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Estimated delivery November 19, 2026 - November 21, 2026

30-day Returns

Market & Price History

Prices Captured Nov 9, 2026 Unless Another Date Is Shown

Condition	Value	Source	Trend
	$1.97	Guide Estimate	-7.1%
Based on Aggregated Price Guide Estimate: $1.97, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026 Guide Estimate: $1.97. Evidence date not available. Asking Prices: $1.00. Evidence date: Nov 9, 2026.Lowest observed item price: $0.78; shipping and tax excluded.Lowest observed item plus quoted shipping: $1.79, among 12 offers with known shipping; tax excluded. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $1.97 to $2.12 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 25, 2026 and Nov 9, 2026: -7.1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 9, 2026
	$2.21As of 9/19/2026Sep 20, 2026	Completed Sales
Based on Sold Comps (RAW) · 4 observations Estimate: $2.21, based on Completed Sales. Source date not availableCaptured Sep 20, 2026 Completed Sales: $2.21. Evidence date: Sep 7, 2026. This estimate is older and may not reflect today's market. Recorded Sep 20, 2026
	$12.62	Guide Estimate	+0.2%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $12.62, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026 Guide Estimate: $12.62. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $12.60 to $12.62 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 25, 2026 and Nov 9, 2026: 0.2%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 9, 2026
	$15.50	Guide Estimate	0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $15.50, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026 Guide Estimate: $15.50. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $15.50 to $15.50 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 25, 2026 and Nov 9, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 9, 2026
	$49.50	Guide Estimate	+7.6%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $49.50, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026 Guide Estimate: $49.50. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $46.00 to $49.50 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 25, 2026 and Nov 9, 2026: 7.6%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 9, 2026
	$71.00	Guide Estimate	+18.3%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $71.00, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026 Guide Estimate: $71.00. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $60.00 to $71.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 25, 2026 and Nov 9, 2026: 18.3%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 9, 2026
	$22.00	Guide Estimate	+15.8%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $22.00, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026 Guide Estimate: $22.00. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $19.00 to $22.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 25, 2026 and Nov 9, 2026: 15.8%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 9, 2026
	$54.94	Guide Estimate	+18.2%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $54.94, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026 Guide Estimate: $54.94. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $46.50 to $54.94 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 25, 2026 and Nov 9, 2026: 18.2%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 9, 2026
	$33.00	Guide Estimate	+17.9%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $33.00, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026 Guide Estimate: $33.00. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $28.00 to $33.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 25, 2026 and Nov 9, 2026: 17.9%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 9, 2026

$1.97
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
-7.1%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price Guide
Estimate: $1.97, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026
Guide Estimate: $1.97. Evidence date not available.
Asking Prices: $1.00. Evidence date: Nov 9, 2026.Lowest observed item price: $0.78; shipping and tax excluded.Lowest observed item plus quoted shipping: $1.79, among 12 offers with known shipping; tax excluded.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $1.97 to $2.12 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 25, 2026 and Nov 9, 2026: -7.1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 9, 2026
$2.21As of 9/19/2026Sep 20, 2026
Source
Completed Sales
Trend
Price Details
Based on Sold Comps (RAW) · 4 observations
Estimate: $2.21, based on Completed Sales.
Source date not availableCaptured Sep 20, 2026
Completed Sales: $2.21. Evidence date: Sep 7, 2026.
This estimate is older and may not reflect today's market.
Recorded Sep 20, 2026
$12.62
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+0.2%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $12.62, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026
Guide Estimate: $12.62. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $12.60 to $12.62 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 25, 2026 and Nov 9, 2026: 0.2%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 9, 2026
$15.50
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $15.50, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026
Guide Estimate: $15.50. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $15.50 to $15.50 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 25, 2026 and Nov 9, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 9, 2026
$49.50
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+7.6%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $49.50, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026
Guide Estimate: $49.50. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $46.00 to $49.50 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 25, 2026 and Nov 9, 2026: 7.6%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 9, 2026
$71.00
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+18.3%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $71.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026
Guide Estimate: $71.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $60.00 to $71.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 25, 2026 and Nov 9, 2026: 18.3%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 9, 2026
$22.00
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+15.8%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $22.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026
Guide Estimate: $22.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $19.00 to $22.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 25, 2026 and Nov 9, 2026: 15.8%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 9, 2026
$54.94
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+18.2%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $54.94, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026
Guide Estimate: $54.94. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $46.50 to $54.94 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 25, 2026 and Nov 9, 2026: 18.2%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 9, 2026
$33.00
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+17.9%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $33.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026
Guide Estimate: $33.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $28.00 to $33.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 25, 2026 and Nov 9, 2026: 17.9%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 9, 2026

Below grade 10 the guide publishes one estimate across all graders, so these rows are not PSA, BGS, CGC or SGC prices, and a low slabbed grade can sit below a clean raw copy. Grade 10 is estimated per grader.

30-day Price History

Raw / Ungraded

PriceCharting Price Guide · Guide Estimate evidence · captured Nov 9, 2026

Each point is the last stored observation that day for this printing, condition, grader, autograph status and source. Gaps mean no observation; guide estimates and asking prices are not completed sales.

Product Overview

Description

The 1988-89 Topps Chris Chelios #49 card serves as a significant entry for collectors focusing on NHL history and Montreal Canadiens memorabilia. Released during a transformative period for the league, this product represents a specific moment in the career of a defenseman who would go on to define an era of physical, defensive play. For investors and hobbyists alike, cards from this late-80s Topps release hold a distinct place in the hobby due to their nostalgic appeal and the rising prominence of players featured in the set. Chris Chelios was a cornerstone of the Montreal Canadiens roster during this time, and his inclusion in the 1988-89 Topps base set provides a straightforward yet valuable addition to any hockey collection. The card number 49 places it within the standard numbering convention of the brand, making it easily identifiable for those building complete sets or seeking specific player milestones. As the NHL evolved through the late 1980s, players like Chelios became central figures in discussions about team defense and leadership, adding layers of interest to their trading cards beyond just statistics. Collecting hockey cards from this era requires an appreciation for the design aesthetics and print quality characteristic of Topps during the pre-1990s period. The 1988-89 release offers a clean, classic look that many enthusiasts find appealing for framing or display. Whether you are looking to complete a season set, track the career trajectory of notable NHL figures, or simply own a piece of Montreal Canadiens history, this card provides a direct connection to the sport's past.

Last Listing Activity

11/1/26

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Product Specs

Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

The core identity of the card within the set.

Year

1988-89

Brand

Topps

Card Number

#49

Featured Subject

The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.

Featured

Chris Chelios

Team

Montreal Canadiens

League

National Hockey League

Sport

Hockey

Print Details

Production details and format-specific attributes.

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Available Offers

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Seller

SuperCatch

Verified Seller

Featured Offer

New

Condition

Excellent

Seller Price

$3.99

Shipping Extra

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Estimated delivery November 19, 2026 - November 21, 2026

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SuperCatch Expert Analysis

Market Value Insight

This 1988-89 Topps base card of Chris Chelios trades at a modest price tier relative to his status as a hockey icon, reflecting the abundant supply of common base issues from this era. While the card lacks premium grading or special parallels, it remains accessible for entry-level collectors seeking a foundational piece of Montreal Canadiens history. The current market positioning suggests a stable, low-cost acquisition point rather than a high-value investment vehicle.

Rarity Breakdown

As a standard base card from a major production run, this item carries no serial numbering, short-print designation, or one-of-one scarcity mechanics. The supply is determined by the mass-market print volume typical of Topps hockey sets from the late 1980s, making it a common variant within the broader Chelios product landscape. Consequently, the card does not benefit from limited edition constraints that typically drive rarity premiums.

Investment Outlook

The investment outlook is tempered by the card's status as a non-rookie base issue, lacking the initial scarcity and collector demand associated with Chelios' debut season. While Chelios' career significance provides a baseline of interest, the absence of rookie-card mechanics or parallel upgrades limits potential for significant appreciation. Collectors are likely to prioritize graded examples or special inserts for long-term value retention over this specific raw base card.

AI-Generated Editorial Analysis

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What team did Chris Chelios play for in the 1988-89 Topps set?

Chris Chelios is featured in this card as a member of the Montreal Canadiens, the NHL team he represented during the 1988-89 season.

Is the 1988-89 Topps Chris Chelios #49 card considered a rookie card?

No, this is not a rookie card. Chris Chelios made his NHL debut in the 1983-84 season, so cards from the 1988-89 release are from well into his established career.

Why is the 1988-89 Topps hockey set popular among collectors?

The 1988-89 Topps hockey set is popular because it captures a key era in NHL history, featuring future Hall of Famers and defining players of the late 1980s before the league's modern expansion.