2006 Topps Heritage Turn Back The Clock Mike Piazza /77 #TBC1
Mike Piazza · Topps · Insert, Serial Numbered (/77)
Player
Mike Piazza
Set
2006 Topps Heritage
Year
2006
Card #
#TBC1
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (Near Mint-Mint). Centering looks slightly heavy to the right (approx 60/40), and there appears to be slight white chipping on the bottom right corner visible through the top loader.
Category
Insert, Serial Numbered (/77)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong. Mike Piazza collectors and Topps Heritage set builders aggressively pursue these low-numbered inserts. Short-printed Heritage parallels have a dedicated cult following.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$40.00 - $75.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $90-120; PSA 9: $150-200; PSA 10: $450+. Note: Low pop counts for Heritage inserts drive high premiums in Gem Mint condition.
Comparable Sales
The base version of this insert sells for $2-5. Similar /77 Heritage parallels from this era for stars/HOFers typically settle between $50 and $100 depending on the player. Piazza's market is currently stable.
Description
2006 Topps Heritage Mike Piazza 'Turn Back The Clock' insert, serial numbered 44/77. This card features a sepia/black and white action shot of Piazza in a San Diego Padres uniform, commemorating his 400th career home run. The design mimics the classic 1957 Topps set with an orange-patterned background and green banner accents.
Key Features
Extremely rare serial numbering to /77 (paralleling the year '77 logic or set specific scarcity); Hall of Fame player; Short-lived Padres tenure makes for a unique collectible image.
Authenticity Indicators
High Confidence. The stamped gold foil numbering '44/77' shows correct indentation and metallic luster. Card stock thickness matches mid-2000s Heritage heritage-style 'heritage' paper stock.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-side centering bias; minor white corner touches on the reverse/edges (typical for the heritage card stock which is more fibrous than chrome). Potential surface scuffing visible near the 'T' in Turn Back The Clock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction with a high reserve or 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer' enabled) or specialized Facebook groups like 'Topps Heritage Collectors' to avoid high fees and find targeted buyers.
Selling Tips
Do not grade if you suspect anything less than a 9, as raw value is already high for this rarity. Use 'Rare /77' and 'HOF' in the title. Take high-resolution photos of the four corners outside of the top loader (but keep in the penny sleeve) to prove condition.