2020 Topps Series 1 Christian Yelich Commemorative Jersey Number Medallion #JM-CY
Christian Yelich · Topps · Manufactured Relic / Commemorative Insert
Player
Christian Yelich
Set
2020 Topps Series 1 (Commemorative Jersey Number Medallion subset)
Year
2020
Card #
#JM-CY
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (NM-MT). Centering is slightly heavy to the right. Thick stock cards of this type often suffer from corner softness and edge chipping due to the weight and movement of the medallion.
Category
Manufactured Relic / Commemorative Insert
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Yelich retains a strong localized following in Milwaukee and among player collectors, but manufactured relics (non-game-worn) generally have lower demand than authentic game-used memorabilia.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $40-55, PSA 10: $90-120. (Note: Grading cost often exceeds the value increase for this specific card type.)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for comparable Topps manufactured medallions of star players average $5-$10 plus shipping. Graded copies are rarely seen on the market because the return on investment for grading manufactured relics is low.
Description
This 2020 Topps Series 1 insert features former NL MVP Christian Yelich. The card contains a three-dimensional manufactured '22' jersey number medallion in the Milwaukee Brewers navy and yellow color scheme. The card features a clean white and grey design with a full-color image of Yelich in his Brewers away jersey in the top right corner.
Key Features
Features the 2018 NL MVP and 2-time batting champion; Manufactured Relic design specific to Retail Blaster boxes; Iconic player for the Milwaukee Brewers franchise; Unique 3D thick-stock construction.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. This is a mass-produced manufactured relic that is rarely counterfeited. The relief of the medallion, the weight of the card, and the high-resolution printing of the Topps logo and Brewers branding are consistent with genuine 2020 Topps retail inserts.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering bias on the front; typical minor white chipping on the thick card edges; potential surface dimples near the medallion housing which is common for this manufacturing process.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with Best Offer), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term listing, or Milwaukee-area Facebook card groups where local team interest is highest.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading will likely exceed the market value. Use 'Brewers' and 'Relic' in the title. Ship in a bubble mailer (not a standard envelope) because the thickness of the medallion can cause it to get caught in post office sorting machines, leading to damage.