2002 Topps Gold Frank Thomas #202
Frank Thomas · Topps · Parallel / Numbered
Player
Frank Thomas
Set
2002 Topps Baseball Series 1 - Gold Parallel
Year
2002
Card #
202
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) equivalent; decent centering with slightly heavy left border, sharp corners, clean edges, and light surface wear.
Category
Parallel / Numbered
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Stable collector demand driven by Frank Thomas Hall of Fame status and 2000s parallel collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $15-25, PSA 8: $25-40, PSA 9: $60-90
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 2002 Topps Gold Frank Thomas #202 range between $8 and $18 depending on exact condition and platform fees.
Description
Offering a 2002 Topps Gold Parallel card of Hall of Famer Frank Thomas, card #202. The card features The Big Hurt rounding the base in his Chicago White Sox grey road uniform. This parallel features a distinct gold border and is serial numbered on the back, making it a condition-sensitive favorite for set builders and Frank Thomas collectors alike.
Key Features
Hall of Famer, desirable Topps Gold parallel, limited serial numbering (usually /2002 for this era), iconic player during his latter years with the Chicago White Sox.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct card stock, authentic gold foil gloss reflection, proper font and team logo placement, and consistent with 2002 Topps manufacturing standards.
Flaws to Note
Slight centering shift toward the right side of the card on the front, typical mild corner softening under close inspection, standard minor surface micro-scratches common with glossy gold foil borders of this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC are the best platforms for modern parallels and serial-numbered insert cards.
Selling Tips
Raw sale is generally recommended for cards of this value tier since grading fees would outpace the added value unless aiming for a strict PSA 9 or 10. Ship securely in a penny sleeve, top loader, and team bag inside a bubble mailer.