How Much Is a 1986 World Series Ticket Stub Worth?

The 1986 World Series: A Tale of Heartbreak and Triumph

The 1986 World Series between the New York Mets and Boston Red Sox is widely considered one of the greatest Fall Classics ever played. It's best remembered for Game 6 — the game where Bill Buckner's error allowed the Mets to complete an improbable comeback and force a Game 7. That single moment has made 1986 World Series ticket stubs some of the most emotionally charged collectibles in baseball.

Game-by-Game Value Breakdown

Games 1 and 2 (Shea Stadium)

Games 1 and 2 were played at Shea Stadium in New York. The Red Sox won Game 1 while the Mets evened the series in Game 2. Stubs from these games typically sell in the $75-$200 range depending on condition, with Game 2 stubs slightly more valuable due to the Mets' dominant pitching performance.

Games 3, 4, and 5 (Fenway Park)

The series shifted to Fenway Park for games 3 through 5. Fenway stubs from this series carry a slight premium due to the historic venue. Values typically range from $75-$250. Game 5, which the Mets won to stay alive in the series, tends to command the higher end of that range.

Game 6 (Shea Stadium) — The Buckner Game

Game 6 is where the real value lies. This is the game that produced the Buckner error, Mookie Wilson's slow roller, and one of the most dramatic finishes in World Series history. Game 6 stubs typically sell for $200-$600 depending on condition, making them significantly more valuable than stubs from other games in the series.

The emotional weight of Game 6 — heartbreak for Red Sox fans, euphoria for Mets fans — gives these stubs a dual collector appeal that few other baseball events can match.

Game 7 (Shea Stadium)

Game 7 stubs, from the game where the Mets completed their championship run, typically sell for $150-$400. While not quite as valuable as Game 6 stubs (the Buckner game overshadows everything), Game 7 stubs document the actual clinching of the championship and are essential pieces for Mets collectors.

Factors Affecting Your 1986 World Series Stub's Value

Condition is particularly important for 1986 stubs because enough of them survive that collectors can be choosy. A crisp, clean stub with legible printing will command the top of the value range, while a torn, faded, or stained stub will fall to the lower end. Full unused tickets, if they exist, would command premiums over torn stubs.

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