2000 Topps Gold Label Class 1 Roberto Clemente #GL1
Roberto Clemente · Topps (Gold Label Brand) · Base / Legend / High-End Premium
Player
Roberto Clemente
Set
2000 Topps Gold Label Class 1
Year
2000
Card #
#GL1
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly shifted left-to-right; surface shows significant glare/wear in the photo; bottom corners show slight white softenings.
Category
Base / Legend / High-End Premium
Manufacturer
Topps (Gold Label Brand)
Demand Level
Moderate - Clemente collectors are loyal, but Class 1 base cards have high supply compared to Class 2 or 3 parallels.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20.00 - $25.00, PSA 9: $45.00 - $55.00, PSA 10: $150.00+
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $5-10 on eBay; PSA 10 copies have reached over $125 in recent years, but lower grades remain flat.
Description
A stunning 2000 Topps Gold Label Class 1 card featuring Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente. This card utilizes the high-gloss metallic finish signature to the Gold Label brand, highlighting Clemente in his classic Pittsburgh Pirates home jersey. The background features a gold-toned artistic bokeh effect with the 'Gold Label' logo etched in the lower center.
Key Features
Hall of Fame subject; Premium high-gloss finish; 2000 era collectible aesthetics; Class 1 'Base' tier of a triple-tiered set.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct font typeface for 'Roberto Clemente' at the bottom; appropriate metallic sheen/refraction for Topps Gold Label 2000 stock; Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner wear on the bottom right; surface seems to have micro-scratching or fingerprints consistent with raw handling; centering is slightly off-center favored to the left edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Standard Envelope), COMC, or Facebook Pittsburgh Pirates fan/collector groups.
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10, as the cost of grading exceeds the value of a PSA 8 or 9. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader immediately to prevent more surface scratches. List with the keyword 'Hof' and 'Pirates'.