1997 Topps Gold Border Derrek Lee #418
Derrek Lee · Topps · Parallel
Player
Derrek Lee
Set
1997 Topps Baseball Gold Border
Year
1997
Card #
418
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint)
Category
Parallel
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2 - $5
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of 1997 Topps Derrek Lee Gold Border typically sell on eBay for $1 to $4 depending on exact condition.
Description
1997 Topps Baseball card featuring Derrek Lee of the Florida Marlins in his gray away uniform running the bases. This card is the desirable Gold Border parallel version, featuring a solid gold framing around the photography and gold foil player name and team designation.
Key Features
Gold border parallel from the popular 1997 Topps set, featuring former All-Star and Gold Glove first baseman Derrek Lee during his early career with the Florida Marlins.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard Topps card stock and printing techniques of the late 1990s. Gold border color and foil stamping match authentic copies. Low risk of counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Slight corner softening visible on the bottom left and top right corners. Centering appears slightly heavy to the right edge. Minor surface wear consistent with being raw.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay, or local card shop bargain bins
Selling Tips
Due to low raw value, it is not cost-effective to grade this card independently. Best sold raw as part of a team or player lot, or listed individually on COMC where low-value cards can accumulate sales over time.