1999 Topps Prospects A.J. Burnett / Billy Koch / John Nicholson #432
A.J. Burnett, Billy Koch, John Nicholson · Topps · Rookie Card
Player
A.J. Burnett, Billy Koch, John Nicholson
Set
1999 Topps Series 2 Prospects
Year
1999
Card #
432
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears reasonably well-balanced, corners appear sharp from the front, edges are clean, and surface gloss looks intact without major scratching.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate - Mostly appeals to 1990s Topps set builders, team collectors (Florida Marlins, Toronto Blue Jays), and A.J. Burnett fans.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10 - $15, PSA 9: $20 - $30, PSA 10: $50 - $100
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of this card typically sell on eBay and COMC for between $0.99 and $2.99 with free or low-cost standard shipping.
Description
Offering a 1999 Topps baseball card featuring the Prospects subset (Card #432) showcasing A.J. Burnett, Billy Koch, and John Nicholson. The card features a distinctive gold border design with vertical pinstripe accents at the top and bottom, blue sky and cloud background, and individual hexagonal photo frames for each player with their names printed below. The Topps logo is in the top left, and the 'ROOKIE CARD' designation is vertically oriented on the left side. A great addition for 90s insert and prospect collectors.
Key Features
Features multiple players on a 1999 Topps Prospects rookie subset card, most notably featuring starting pitcher A.J. Burnett during his rookie era. Classic late 90s Topps gold foil design elements.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard 1999 Topps card stock, correct font formatting, proper printing dot matrix, and accurate gold foil stamping. This card is rarely targeted by counterfeiters.
Flaws to Note
Standard minor surface wear possible upon close inspection under direct light. Potential minor corner softening inherent to ungraded cards stored loosely, but overall presents nicely.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shops as part of a bulk or team lot, as individual shipping costs often outweigh the card's raw value.
Selling Tips
Best sold raw as part of a 1999 Topps set, player lot, or team lot. Grading costs exceed the market value of this card, so professional grading is generally not recommended unless part of a bulk submission.