2017 Topps Tribute Ben Zobrist Game-Used Relic /199 #TR-BZ
Ben Zobrist · Topps (under the premium Tribute brand) · Relic, Game-Used, Numbered Parallel /199
Player
Ben Zobrist
Set
2017 Topps Tribute Relics
Year
2017
Card #
#TR-BZ
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7-8 (NM to NM-MT). Likely Near-Mint due to standard thick card stock vulnerabilities such as edge chipping and corner softening. Thick relic cards are notoriously difficult to grade highly.
Category
Relic, Game-Used, Numbered Parallel /199
Manufacturer
Topps (under the premium Tribute brand)
Demand Level
Moderate. Ben Zobrist is a beloved figure in Chicago for his 2016 World Series heroics, but the general market for relic cards from his era has stabilized. Collectors of World Series MVPs and Cubs fans drive the primary demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $20.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $25-35; PSA 9: $50-65; PSA 10: $120+ (extremely rare for this stock)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of Ben Zobrist Tribute relics /199 or similar numbered memorabilia have fluctuated between $8 and $18 depending on the pinstripe visibility. Plain white swatches sell closer to $5-8, while pinstripe swatches like this one command a small premium.
Description
A high-end 2017 Topps Tribute card featuring Chicago Cubs legend Ben Zobrist. The card includes a large vertical swatch of authentic game-used memorabilia featuring a white jersey with blue pinstripe detail and an MLB Authenticity hologram. Beautiful gold-foil numbering '029/199' is located on the bottom right. The design features a clean white aesthetic with the classic raised Topps Tribute 'T' emblem at the bottom of the relic window.
Key Features
Features Ben Zobrist in his Cubs uniform, 2016 World Series MVP significance; includes a pinstripe relic piece (more desirable than plain white swatches); low serial numbering 029/199; premium Topps Tribute brand stock.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card features an official MLB Authenticated hologram on the jersey swatch itself (visible in the window), which can be verified on the MLB website. The foil stamping and high-gloss finish are consistent with Topps Tribute premium production.
Flaws to Note
Relic cards often suffer from 'white' show-through on the thick card edges and soft corners. The hologram on the swatch can sometimes cause a slight indentation on the card surface during production. The bottom right corner shows slight potential softening.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to the high volume of Cubs team set collectors. A Chicago-area Facebook sports card group or COMC would also be suitable options.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading will likely exceed the value added for a Ben Zobrist relic. List with the keywords '2016 World Series MVP' and 'Pinstripe Patch'. Ensure the MLB Authentication number on the hologram is mentioned or clearly photographed to attract set registry collectors.