Hi everyone, Matt from Graded Card Investor here. Today, I’m highlighting the best Drew Brees rookie cards for collectors. Remember, in 2001, brands like Topps and Fleer produced many sets, so there’s a wide variety of Brees cards. My list caters to all budgets, featuring the most traded and desirable ones.
For a smart buy, consider lower grades like PSA 9 or BGS 9.5, which offer great condition at a better price than PSA 10. Questions or comments? Drop them below.
Now, without any further ado, let’s get into the list!
2001 Topps Drew Brees RC #328
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: November 2023
- Grade: PSA 10
- Sale Price: $223
Market Analysis: 2001 Topps Drew Brees RC
- Supply: PSA has graded 4,044 of the 2001 Topps Drew Brees rookies with 567 grading gem mint 10, 1,942 mint 9, 1,942 NM-MT 8 and the rest NM 7 or less.
2001 Bowman’s Best Drew Brees RC #121
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: June 2023
- Grade: PSA 10
- Sale Price: $338
Market Analysis: 2001 Fleer E-X Drew Brees RC
- Supply: PSA has graded 156 of the 2001 Bowman’s Best Drew Brees rookies with 28 grading gem mint 10, 88 mint 9, 24 NM-MT 8 and the rest NM 7 or less.
- Serial Number: 0911/1499
2001 Fleer E-X Drew Brees RC #95
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: February 2023
- Grade: PSA 10
- Sale Price: $630
Market Analysis: 2001 Fleer E-X Drew Brees RC
- Supply: PSA has graded 84 of the 2001 Fleer E-X Drew Brees rookies with 17 grading gem mint 10, 36 mint 9, 22 NM-MT 8 and the rest NM 7 or less.
- Serial Number: 0793/1000
- PSA 10 Value: PSA 10 sold by PWCC Auctions in November 2023 for $633
- PSA 9 Value: PSA 9 sold on Goldin Auctions in March 2023 for $158
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2001 Finest Drew Brees RC Refractor #27
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: November 2023
- Grade: PSA 10
- Sale Price: $380
Market Analysis: 2001 Finest Drew Brees RC Refractor
- Supply: PSA has graded 654 of the 2001 Finest Drew Brees rookie refractors with 448 grading gem mint 10, 202 mint 9, and 4 NM-MT8.
- Serial Number: 0834/1000
2001 Bowman Chrome Drew Brees RC Refractor #144
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: August 2022
- Grade: PSA 9
- Sale Price: $960
Market Analysis: 2001 Bowman Chrome Drew Brees RC Refractor
- Supply: PSA has graded 286 of the 2001 Bowman Chrome Drew Brees rookie refractors with 11 grading gem mint 10, 91 mint 9, 124 NM-MT 8 and the rest NM 7 or less.
- Serial Number: 0602/1999
- PSA 9 Value:
- PSA 8 Value:
- PSA 8 sold on eBay in November 2023 for $292
2001 Topps Chrome Drew Brees RC Refractor #229
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: November 2023
- Grade: PSA 9
- Sale Price: $1,220
Market Analysis: 2001 Topps Chrome Drew Brees RC Refractor
- Supply: PSA has graded 244 of the 2001 Topps Chrome Drew Brees rookies with 7 grading gem mint 10, 138 mint 9, 84 NM-MT 8 and the rest NM 7 or less. Because there are only 7 gem mint 10 examples in supply, one rarely surfaces for sale.
- Serial Number: 804/999
2001 SPx Drew Brees RC Patch Auto #101
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: October 2023
- Grade: PSA 10
- Sale Price: $3,240
Market Analysis: 2001 SPX Drew Brees Rookie Patch Autograph
- Supply: PSA has graded 42 of the 2001 SPX Drew Brees Signed Jersey Gold parallel with five grading gem mint 10, eleven mint 9, thirty-two NM-MT 8 and the rest NM 7 or less.
- Serial Number: 150/250
2001 Playoff Contenders Drew Brees RC Autograph #124
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: April 2023
- Grade: PSA 10
- Sale Price: $18,600
Market Analysis: 2001 Playoff Contenders Drew Brees Rookie Autograph
- Supply: PSA has graded 182 of the 2001 Playoff Contenders Drew Brees Rookie Ticket autos with 34 grading gem mint 10, 62 mint 9, 42 NM-MT 8 and the rest NM 7 or less.
- PSA 10 Value: PSA 10 sold by PWCC Auctions in November 2023 for $18,600
- PSA 9 Value: PSA 9 sold by PWCC Auctions in July 2023 for $3,720
2011 Rookie Ticket Auto Overview:
The early 2000s’ premier rookie cards are undoubtedly the Playoff Contenders rookie ticket autographs, especially the highly sought-after Drew Brees card. This set is revered as the Holy Grail among collectors, with some of the highest selling rookie cards.
Despite the 2001 Donruss set featuring sticker autographs, which is generally seen as less desirable, its rarity and appealing design maintain its high value. According to PSA’s population report, only 182 of these cards exist, ensuring their scarcity.
In the market, a PSA 10 graded card fetched an impressive $40,437 in February 2021, while a lower BGS 8 graded card sold for $1,410 in October 2022.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are plenty of Drew Brees rookies cards out there with varying values. And this is just the tip of the ice berg! Make sure to always do your own research and buy what cards you like. Don’t overextend yourself when investing in sports cards, never spend what you can’t afford to lose.
Don’t forget, comment below and let me know which Drew Brees rookie ard you think should be on the list. Thanks for stopping by and happy collecting!
From a young age, Matt dove deep into sports card valuation, turning to esteemed price guides like Beckett and Tuff Stuff. Eventually he extended to Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh!. With a vision to sustain and nurture the hobby he loved, Matt established the ‘Graded Card Investor’ YouTube channel and website. He aims to foster a healthy community and offer invaluable insights to those entering the world of sports cards and TCGs. His depth of understanding, from the card market’s 2020 pinnacle to its 1990s valleys, is consistently fortified by meticulous research.
