Randy Moss Rookie Cards: Which to Buy and What They're Worth

What is Randy Moss's rookie card?

Moss's rookie season was 1998 with the Minnesota Vikings, when he led the NFL with 17 touchdown catches, a rookie record. So all of his rookie cards come from 1998 sets. These are the ones collectors mean by "the Moss rookie":

• 1998 Playoff Contenders Rookie Ticket Autograph #92: his signed rookie, and the first year of the Rookie Ticket design that's now a fixture of the hobby.
• 1998 Bowman Chrome #182: his most-traded chrome rookie, plus its Refractor parallel (a version with a rainbow shine when tilted).
• 1998 Topps Chrome #35: the other classic chrome rookie, also with a Refractor version.
• 1998 Topps #352: the base paper rookie from Topps, and the cheapest way in.
• 1998 Upper Deck #17 and 1998 Bowman's Best #109: two more widely available rookies from his class.

The headline cards: the Contenders auto and the chrome Refractors

His signed 1998 Playoff Contenders Rookie Ticket (#92) is the grail of his rookie run. CGC's Moss rookie guide says it was limited to 300 copies. On November 11, 2026, the cheapest copy on eBay was listed at $4,250 ungraded, and a PSA 7 was listed at $12,000.

The unsigned chrome Refractors are the other big chase. On November 11, 2026, the 1998 Bowman Chrome Refractor #182 was listed from $959.95 in a PSA 9 and $4,500 in a PSA 10, and the 1998 Topps Chrome Refractor #35 from $1,000 in a PSA 7 and $1,399.99 in a PSA 9.

What's realistic at different budgets

Moss rookies are affordable compared with most Hall of Famers. Prices below are recent eBay sales and the lowest eBay listings in our nightly records.

• Under $50: the 1998 Topps #352, which sold ungraded for $1.99 to $24 in October 2026, or the 1998 Bowman Chrome #182, which sold ungraded for $18.99 and $24.50 in October 2026. The 1998 Upper Deck #17 was listed ungraded from $9.50 on November 11.
• $50 to $250: the 1998 Bowman Chrome #182 in a PSA 9 (ten sales between $37.86 and $64 from October 20 to November 7, 2026), or the 1998 Topps Chrome #35, which sold for $51.10 in a PSA 8 on October 21 and $93.85 in a PSA 9 on October 13, 2026.
• $250 and up: a PSA 10 1998 Topps #352 (one sold for $328 on October 14, 2026), a PSA 10 Bowman Chrome #182 (listed from $375 on November 11), or one of the Refractors and the Contenders autograph above.

Graded vs. raw

Grading means a company like PSA checks the card's condition, scores it from 1 to 10 and seals it in a plastic holder. For Moss's 1998 cards the top grade carries a big premium, because chrome cards from that era chip and scratch easily: a Bowman Chrome #182 sold for $37.86 to $64 in a PSA 9 this fall, while PSA 10 copies were listed from $375.

The base Topps #352 shows the same jump: ungraded copies sold for $1.99 to $24 in October 2026, and a PSA 10 sold for $328 on October 14. If you just want the card, a raw or PSA 9 copy is the better buy; pay for a PSA 10 only if you want the best copy.

How to avoid a wrong or fake listing

1. Check the year and card number: 1998 and #182 for Bowman Chrome, #35 for Topps Chrome, #352 for Topps, #17 for Upper Deck, #109 for Bowman's Best, #92 for the Contenders autograph. Moss has many later cards that sellers still call "rookie".
2. Chrome or paper? The 1998 Bowman (paper) and Bowman Chrome rookies look alike but sell for very different prices. Chrome has a glossy, metallic surface.
3. A Refractor shows a rainbow shine when tilted. Moss's 1998 Refractors aren't serial-numbered, so ask for an angled photo if a listing only shows a flat scan, and prefer a graded copy at Refractor prices.
4. Contenders also made unsigned Rookie Ticket parallels of the same card. For the autograph, look for the signature on the card and a grading label that says it's authentic. Our PSA vs. BGS vs. SGC guide and our guide to spotting altered or fake graded cards cover what to check.

Quick answers

What is Randy Moss's most valuable rookie card?

His signed 1998 Playoff Contenders Rookie Ticket #92 is the top rookie, listed from $4,250 ungraded on November 11, 2026; the 1998 Bowman Chrome and Topps Chrome Refractors are the most valuable unsigned rookies.

How much is a Randy Moss rookie card worth?

Most of his 1998 rookies sell for under $65: the Topps #352 sold for $1.99 to $24 ungraded and the Bowman Chrome #182 for $37.86 to $64 in a PSA 9 in fall 2026. PSA 10 copies and Refractors cost hundreds to thousands.

What year is Randy Moss's rookie card?

1998, his first NFL season with the Minnesota Vikings. Every true Moss rookie card is from a 1998 set.

Should I buy a graded or raw Randy Moss rookie?

For a chrome rookie, a PSA 9 is the sweet spot: it costs a fraction of a PSA 10. For the base Topps #352, a raw copy is the cheapest way to own his rookie.