2000 Topps John Franco #381
John Franco · Topps · Base
Player
John Franco
Set
2000 Topps Baseball Series 2
Year
2000
Card #
381
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - The card features generally sharp corners and clean edges with decent surface gloss, though slight centering variance from top to bottom is visible.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - General set builder interest and niche appeal for New York Mets team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.99 - $2.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10 - $15, PSA 9: $15 - $25, PSA 10: $40 - $60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of similar 2000 Topps common and veteran base cards typically sell on eBay for around $0.99 to $2.00 shipped.
Description
Offering a 2000 Topps Baseball base card featuring veteran New York Mets relief pitcher John Franco. The front showcases a dynamic full-body action shot of Franco delivering a pitch on the mound, highlighted by a silver border, the Topps 2000 logo in the upper left, and his name and position printed cleanly at the bottom over a blue and gold banner. A classic piece for Mets fans or 2000s set builders.
Key Features
Features veteran closer and longtime New York Mets fan favorite John Franco. Part of the iconic year 2000 Topps flagship release featuring the distinct silver border design.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard card stock and printing quality consistent with genuine year 2000 Topps production. Not a high-value target for counterfeiting. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Minor corner softening under close inspection and slight top-to-bottom centering bias typical of mass-produced cards from the year 2000.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Single listing or as part of a 2000 Topps set lot) or COMC.
Selling Tips
Due to the low individual value of this base card, it is best sold raw as part of a larger team lot or complete set rather than grading individually, as grading fees would exceed the card's value.