2007 Topps Opening Day Delmon Young Diamond Stars Foil #DS-DY
Delmon Young · Topps · Insert / Foil
Player
Delmon Young
Set
2007 Topps Opening Day - Diamond Stars Insert
Year
2007
Card #
#DS-DY
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Visible corner wear and surface scratches relative to the holofoil coating.
Category
Insert / Foil
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche collector market for Tampa Bay Devil Rays enthusiasts or set completionists. Delmon Young is no longer an active star.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-25, PSA 10: $45-60 (High grading cost relative to value makes it unsuitable for grading).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for 2007 Opening Day Diamond Stars inserts range from $0.99 to $3.00 for stars; common players often sell for base prices in bulk lots.
Description
Attractive 2007 Topps Opening Day insert featuring Delmon Young of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The card features a vibrant 'Diamond Stars' holofoil background with a purple and blue cosmic gradient effect behind the player profile.
Key Features
Features former top prospect Delmon Young in his Rookie year era with the classic Tampa Bay Devil Rays branding; Diamond Stars foil finish.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic Topps logo in bottom right and Opening Day logo bottom center; correct holofoil refraction pattern; high confidence (99%).
Flaws to Note
Corners show whitening/rounding; surface lacks a protective penny sleeve within the binder page which likely caused microscopic scratches to the sensitive foil surface; centering appears shifted slightly to the right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot) or COMC; local card shop dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Best sold as part of a Tampa Bay Rays team lot or a 2007 Topps insert lot. To maximize value, remove from the binder page and place in a penny sleeve followed by a top loader to prevent further foil surface damage.