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The 1997 Topps Finest Mark McGwire #30 is a notable baseball trading card from the late 90s era, featuring the Oakland Athletics slugger.

Mark McGwire

Name: 1997 Topps Finest Mark McGwire #30
Brand: Topps
SKU: sports_card_01KKWV5CWZ00CV4W87YVPFJTR9

1997 • Topps • Finest

Major League Baseball • Oakland Athletics

1997 Topps Finest Major League Baseball Oakland Athletics Near Mint

Seller Offer

$1.80

1 available

Active-Listing Market: $1.90

5% below

Updated 5 days ago

Based on eBay Active Listings · 30 listings sampledLast Updated November 9, 2026 at 6:01 AMLowest eBay Listing at Last Check: $0.99 · View on eBay

Condition

Near Mint

Card Number

Primary Seller

SuperCatch

New

Shipping Calculated at Checkout

30-day Returns

Market & Price History

Prices Captured Nov 9, 2026 Unless Another Date Is Shown

Condition	Value	Source	Trend
	$1.90	Guide Estimate	+6.7%
Based on Aggregated Price Guide Estimate: $1.90, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026 Guide Estimate: $1.90. Evidence date not available. Asking Prices: $1.19. Evidence date: Nov 9, 2026.Lowest observed item price: $0.99; shipping and tax excluded.Lowest observed item plus quoted shipping: $1.49, among 29 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 $1.78 to $1.90 across 3 capture days. Change between Oct 16, 2026 and Nov 9, 2026: 6.7%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 9, 2026
	$1.34As of 9/22/2026Sep 22, 2026	Completed Sales
Based on Sold Comps (RAW) · 10 observations Estimate: $1.34, based on Completed Sales. Source date not availableCaptured Sep 22, 2026 Completed Sales: $1.34. Evidence date: Sep 9, 2026. The available evidence is limited. Review the source and date before comparing prices. Recorded Sep 22, 2026
	$8.91	Guide Estimate	-0.1%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $8.91, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026 Guide Estimate: $8.91. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $8.91 to $8.92 across 3 capture days. Change between Oct 16, 2026 and Nov 9, 2026: -0.1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 9, 2026
	$17.50	Guide Estimate	0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $17.50, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026 Guide Estimate: $17.50. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $17.50 to $17.50 across 3 capture days. Change between Oct 16, 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
	$32.75	Guide Estimate	0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $32.75, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026 Guide Estimate: $32.75. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $32.75 to $32.75 across 3 capture days. Change between Oct 16, 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
	$55.00	Guide Estimate	0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $55.00, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026 Guide Estimate: $55.00. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $55.00 to $55.00 across 3 capture days. Change between Oct 16, 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
	$17.00	Guide Estimate	-34.6%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $17.00, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026 Guide Estimate: $17.00. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $17.00 to $26.00 across 3 capture days. Change between Oct 16, 2026 and Nov 9, 2026: -34.6%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 9, 2026
	$42.50	Guide Estimate	0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $42.50, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026 Guide Estimate: $42.50. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $42.50 to $42.50 across 3 capture days. Change between Oct 16, 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
	$26.00	Guide Estimate	0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $26.00, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026 Guide Estimate: $26.00. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $26.00 to $26.00 across 3 capture days. Change between Oct 16, 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

$1.90
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+6.7%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price Guide
Estimate: $1.90, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026
Guide Estimate: $1.90. Evidence date not available.
Asking Prices: $1.19. Evidence date: Nov 9, 2026.Lowest observed item price: $0.99; shipping and tax excluded.Lowest observed item plus quoted shipping: $1.49, among 29 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 $1.78 to $1.90 across 3 capture days. Change between Oct 16, 2026 and Nov 9, 2026: 6.7%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 9, 2026
$1.34As of 9/22/2026Sep 22, 2026
Source
Completed Sales
Trend
Price Details
Based on Sold Comps (RAW) · 10 observations
Estimate: $1.34, based on Completed Sales.
Source date not availableCaptured Sep 22, 2026
Completed Sales: $1.34. Evidence date: Sep 9, 2026.
The available evidence is limited. Review the source and date before comparing prices.
Recorded Sep 22, 2026
$8.91
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
-0.1%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $8.91, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026
Guide Estimate: $8.91. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $8.91 to $8.92 across 3 capture days. Change between Oct 16, 2026 and Nov 9, 2026: -0.1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 9, 2026
$17.50
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $17.50, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026
Guide Estimate: $17.50. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $17.50 to $17.50 across 3 capture days. Change between Oct 16, 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
$32.75
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $32.75, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026
Guide Estimate: $32.75. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $32.75 to $32.75 across 3 capture days. Change between Oct 16, 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
$55.00
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $55.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026
Guide Estimate: $55.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $55.00 to $55.00 across 3 capture days. Change between Oct 16, 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
$17.00
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
-34.6%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $17.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026
Guide Estimate: $17.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $17.00 to $26.00 across 3 capture days. Change between Oct 16, 2026 and Nov 9, 2026: -34.6%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 9, 2026
$42.50
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $42.50, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026
Guide Estimate: $42.50. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $42.50 to $42.50 across 3 capture days. Change between Oct 16, 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
$26.00
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $26.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 9, 2026
Guide Estimate: $26.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $26.00 to $26.00 across 3 capture days. Change between Oct 16, 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

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 1997 Topps Finest Mark McGwire #30 represents a significant piece of baseball history from one of the sport's most memorable offensive eras. Released during a time when home run chasing captivated fans worldwide, this card captures the intensity and power associated with one of the game's most feared hitters. Collectors often seek out cards from this year due to the high demand for artifacts linked to that historic period. As a product of Topps, this release adheres to the manufacturer's standards for design and production quality. The card features Mark McGwire in his Oakland Athletics uniform, making it a desirable item for fans of the team and those who follow the player's career. The number 30 designation helps collectors organize and complete their sets efficiently, providing a clear reference point within the broader Topps Finest series. For investors and hobbyists alike, the 1997 Topps Finest Mark McGwire #30 offers a tangible connection to a pivotal moment in sports history. Whether you are looking to add a key piece to your collection or build a complete set, this card stands as a fundamental component. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke the nostalgia of the 90s baseball boom. By focusing on the identity and context of the product, collectors can make informed decisions about adding this product to their portfolio. The combination of the Topps brand, the Finest series, and the subject's prominence ensures that this card remains a relevant and sought-after item for baseball card enthusiasts.

Last Listing Activity

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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

1997

Brand

Topps

Series

Finest

Card Number

#30

Featured Subject

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

Featured

Mark McGwire

Team

Oakland Athletics

League

Major League Baseball

Sport

Baseball

Print Details

Production details and format-specific attributes.

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

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Seller

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Featured Offer

New

Condition

Near Mint

Seller Price

$1.80

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SuperCatch Expert Analysis

Market Value Insight

Mark McGwire remains a prominent figure in baseball history due to his home run record, yet this specific 1997 Finest base card is priced at a modest entry level relative to his high-profile rookie or autographed offerings. The current listing price suggests it trades at a baseline tier for the set, lacking the premium associated with graded copies or special parallels. This positions the card as an affordable option for collectors focusing on the era rather than high-end investment pieces.

Rarity Breakdown

As a base card within the 1997 Topps Finest set, this item does not carry specific scarcity mechanics such as serial numbering, short-print designations, or one-of-one variations. The supply is determined by the standard print run of the base set, which is generally higher than its refractor or parallel counterparts in the same product line. Consequently, the scarcity is limited to general condition and availability rather than intentional production constraints.

Investment Outlook

This card is not a rookie issue, which limits its potential for rookie-card premium appreciation compared to McGwire's earlier releases. Demand is likely driven by completists of the 1997 Finest set or collectors seeking affordable inventory of a famous slugger from his Oakland Athletics tenure. Without special attributes or grading upgrades, the card's value is expected to remain stable but unlikely to see significant growth driven by scarcity or career milestone premiums.

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