2008 Topps Jacoby Ellsbury Rookie #60
Jacoby Ellsbury · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Jacoby Ellsbury
Set
2008 Topps Series 1
Year
2008
Card #
#60
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Visible centering issues (heavy to the left and bottom) and slight whitening on the corners.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Demand is primarily from Red Sox team collectors and fans of the late 2000s era. Ellsbury's hobby value has declined since his retirement.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $30-40, PSA 10: $125-150
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $2.50. PSA 10 copies have recently sold for $130, while PSA 9s usually settle around $35.
Description
A classic 2008 Topps Rookie Card featuring Jacoby Ellsbury in his Boston Red Sox home white uniform. The card shows Ellsbury mid-swing with a clear action shot. It features the 2008 Topps design with a red border inner frame, the Boston Red Sox logo in the bottom right, and the Topps logo in the top right.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of a World Series champion and AL MVP runner-up. Part of the iconic 2008 Topps flagship set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock thickness, Topps logo foil, and pixelation in the background crowd are consistent with authentic 2008 production. Not commonly counterfeited due to high print volume.
Flaws to Note
Centering is noticeably shifted to the left and bottom. There are minor signs of surface wear and potential soft corners on the bottom left and top right. Minor print dots appear in the white border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now) or COMC. Selling as part of a Red Sox player lot or a 2008 Rookie lot would likely move it faster.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of grading ($19+) far exceeds the increase in value for a mid-grade rookie. List with high-quality photos and use 'Jacoby Ellsbury RC' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader via eBay Standard Envelope ($0.60 - $1.00) to keep shipping costs proportional to the card value.