2000 Topps Rafael Palmeiro #240
Rafael Palmeiro · Topps · Base
Player
Rafael Palmeiro
Set
2000 Topps Baseball Series 1
Year
2000
Card #
240
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the right border, but corners and edges look sharp based on visual assessment without magnification.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Demand is mostly driven by player collectors and set builders, as Palmeiro's market has cooled due to historical PED associations despite his impressive career statistics.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of this card typically sell for $0.99 to $1.99 with free shipping on eBay.
Description
2000 Topps Baseball card featuring veteran first baseman Rafael Palmeiro of the Texas Rangers. The card features a silver border frame with a full-bleed photograph of Palmeiro running on the field in his white Rangers uniform. The bottom red banner displays the Topps 2000 logo, team logo, and player nameplate.
Key Features
Part of the flagship 2000 Topps base set, featuring a prominent 3,000-hit and 500-home run club member during his tenure with the Texas Rangers.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 2000s Topps card stock, authentic gloss finish, correct font and team logo placement. High confidence of authenticity as this base card is rarely targeted by counterfeiters.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-heavy centering on the front border. Minor surface wear possible upon closer inspection.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or bundled into team/player lots on Facebook Marketplace.
Selling Tips
Due to the low individual value of modern base cards from this era, it is not economically viable to have this card professionally graded. Best sold raw as part of a player lot or single for under $5 shipped via eBay Standard Envelope.