1999 Topps Prospects Alex Escobar / Ricky Ledee / Mike Stoner #436
Alex Escobar, Ricky Ledee, Mike Stoner · Topps · Rookie / Prospects Insert
Player
Alex Escobar, Ricky Ledee, Mike Stoner
Set
1999 Topps Baseball Series 2 Prospects
Year
1999
Card #
436
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT) estimated. The card shows decent centering and sharp corners, but minor surface wear and edge chipping typical of late 90s Topps gold foil stock may be present.
Category
Rookie / Prospects Insert
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Primarily of interest to team collectors, set builders, or nostalgic 1990s baseball card enthusiasts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.99 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10.00 - $15.00, PSA 8: $15.00 - $25.00, PSA 9: $30.00 - $50.00
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell in the $0.99 to $2.00 range plus shipping on eBay or COMC, with graded versions rarely trading due to low return on grading fees.
Description
Offering a 1999 Topps baseball card featuring the Prospects subset, card number 436. This multi-player rookie card highlights Alex Escobar of the New York Mets, Ricky Ledee of the New York Yankees, and Mike Stoner. The card features a distinct gold foil border, sky background, and individual hexagonal photo cutouts for each player with their names and team logos clearly displayed. A great nostalgic piece for 90s baseball card collectors.
Key Features
Features three notable 90s prospects including World Series champion Ricky Ledee and highly touted Mets prospect Alex Escobar. Part of the popular 1999 Topps Gold Bordered Prospects subset.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1999 Topps card stock with authentic font, crisp multi-color printing, and standard back text. Low risk of counterfeiting given the low market value of the players.
Flaws to Note
Slight potential for corner softening and standard minor edge wear on the gold foil borders upon close inspection. Surface gloss is generally clean but vulnerable to hairline scratching.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or bundled in team/player lots on Facebook Marketplace.
Selling Tips
Due to the low individual value, it is not economically viable to professionally grade this card. Best sold raw as a single or as part of a 1999 Topps insert/prospect team lot. Ship securely in a penny sleeve and top loader using standard envelope or ground advantage.