2021 Topps Update Series Minnesota Mashers Miguel Sano / Byron Buxton #US248
Miguel Sano and Byron Buxton · Topps · Base / Combo Card
Player
Miguel Sano and Byron Buxton
Set
2021 Topps Update Series
Year
2021
Card #
#US248
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left on the reverse. Corners and edges appear sharp through the plastic sleeve with no visible chipping or whitening.
Category
Base / Combo Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low / Niche. Demand is primarily limited to Minnesota Twins team collectors or fans of individual players Buxton and Sano.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-12, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $30-40 (Note: Grading cost exceeds market value)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of this specific base card typically range from $0.25 to $1.00 as part of larger lots. Individual sales often go for $1.50 with free shipping. Interest in Sano has declined since his departure from the Twins, while Buxton remains a fan favorite but heavily produced in this set.
Description
Featured here is a 2021 Topps Update Series 'Minnesota Mashers' combo card #US248 highlighting Twins stars Miguel Sano and Byron Buxton. The card back details their journey from prized prospects to leading the club to back-to-back AL Central titles. The design features a modern grey honeycomb pattern with crisp typography and the official MLB and MLBPA logos.
Key Features
Features two of the Minnesota Twins' most prominent power hitters of the late 2010s/early 2020s on a single card; part of the popular Topps Update Series which completes the annual flagship set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct Topps licensing text, crisp 'CMP' code (CMP048395), official hologram-style MLB logo, and standard 20-pt card stock texture. This card is not currently a target for counterfeiting due to its high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Slight centering shift toward the left/top edges on the reverse. Minimal surface wear expected from being stored in a multi-pocket binder page rather than a dedicated top-loader.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a 'Common' or 'Team Set' filler, or COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term inventory. Local card shop 'dollar bins' are also a common venue.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading significantly outweighs the market value. To maximize profit, include it in a 'Minnesota Twins Team Lot' or a 'Byron Buxton Player Lot.' If listing individually, use a 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping method to keep costs low for the buyer.