1997 Topps Gold Border Frank Thomas #475
Frank Thomas · Topps · Parallel
Player
Frank Thomas
Set
1997 Topps Baseball Gold Border
Year
1997
Card #
#475
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) to PSA 7 (NRMT)
Category
Parallel
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Frank Thomas Hall of Fame status maintains a steady collector base, and parallel cards from the 90s continue to attract nostalgic set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $15 - $25, PSA 7: $25 - $40, PSA 8: $50 - $75
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of 1997 Topps Gold Frank Thomas range between $8 and $18 depending on exact condition and centering.
Description
Offering a 1997 Topps Frank Thomas card featuring the highly desirable Gold Border parallel. The card showcases 'The Big Hurt' in his Chicago White Sox grey road uniform rounding a base. The border is a reflective metallic gold with foil stamped player name on the left and team name on the bottom right.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player Frank Thomas, 1997 Topps Gold Border parallel version which has a significantly lower print run than the base card, iconic late 90s Topps design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Standard 1997 Topps card stock thickness, correct gold foil stamping sheen, and standard font styling.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable edge wear and chipping along the bottom and left gold foil borders, common for cards stored in vintage pages. Corner rounding visible upon closer inspection.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC for individual raw cards, or local card shops and Facebook collector groups.
Selling Tips
Sell raw unless you are bundling multiple vintage parallels for grading. Use protective penny sleeves and top loaders for shipping in a bubble mailer to prevent further edge damage.