2002 Topps Gold Tim Wakefield #153
Tim Wakefield · Topps · Parallel / Numbered
Player
Tim Wakefield
Set
2002 Topps Baseball Series 1 - Gold Parallel
Year
2002
Card #
153
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the right side, corners appear sharp with minor touch on the bottom-right, edges are clean, surface shows light general wear consistent with raw cards.
Category
Parallel / Numbered
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Steady niche demand from Red Sox collectors and Topps Gold set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5.00 - $10.00, PSA 8: $10.00 - $15.00, PSA 9: $20.00 - $30.00
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of common player 2002 Topps Gold parallels generally range from $1 to $4 depending on player popularity and exact card condition.
Description
Up for sale is a 2002 Topps Gold parallel card featuring legendary knuckleball pitcher Tim Wakefield of the Boston Red Sox, card #153. This card features the distinctive Topps Gold border, limited-edition serial numbering stamped on the back (typically out of /2002 for this set), and a crisp action shot of Wakefield in his grey Red Sox road uniform preparing to throw. A must-have for Boston Red Sox fans and set builders.
Key Features
Limited edition Topps Gold parallel serial-numbered to the year 2002, featuring the fan-favorite knuckleball pitcher and long-time Boston Red Sox star.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard Topps card stock from the early 2000s, featuring the authentic gold foil border and serial numbering on the back. Confidence: High. Not a heavily counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-heavy centering on the front border. Minor corner softness possible upon close inspection. Surface is generally clean but unverified under magnification.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC (Check Out My Cards) are the best platforms for modern inserts and parallels like this.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, it is not economically viable to grade this specific card through PSA or BGS unless part of a bulk submission. Sell raw in a penny sleeve and top loader using standard eBay envelope shipping to keep costs low.