Are old cigarette cards worth anything?

Depending on the age and condition of the sets, they can fetch high values. However it is also worth bearing in mind that depending on the set, some cigarette cards can command a better price sold separately, so it is always well worth checking.

What are the most valuable cigarette cards?

The most valuable cigarette card in the world features Honus Wagner, one of the great names in U.S. baseball at the turn of the 20th century. The T206 Honus Wagner has repeatedly set records at auction, most recently in 2016 when it sold for $3,120,000.

When did they stop doing cigarette cards?

In 1917 due to a shortage of materials caused by the First World War, production of cards ceased and they did not reappear again until 1922.

Does anyone collect cigarette cards?

Although cigarette cards values do fluctuate, most collectors take up the hobby for the love of collecting and not for their worth. However, we are always delighted when one of our cigarette card valuations is met by an unexpectedly positive reaction.

Can you sell cigarette cards?

You’ll get many duplicates, but that’s actually good because you can sell your duplicate cigarette cards to a Fence. (And in San Denis, the Fence is just a short jog up the street from the General Store.) Some of your extra cards will be worth $1, but others will be worth more.

Can you buy back cigarette cards?

Every pack will give you a random card. If you sold a card you looted, your only chance is to buy cigarette packs until you get the card again. Any duplicate cards can be sold to a fence for $1.00. Note that there are 12 sets of 12 cards, for a total of 144 cards.

Are reprint cards valuable?

Reprint sets are an affordable way to collect your dream cards. The original sets may be worth thousands or tens of thousands, but you can get your hands on a reprint set for a fraction of the cost.

What are players cigarette cards?

Player’s were one of the first UK tobacco companies to include sets of general interest cards in their packs of cigarettes. These cards were generally produced in sets of 25 to 50 and have since become highly collectable. John Player & Sons issued more than 200 sets of cards and some were reprinted in the 1990s.