2017 Topps Gallery Giancarlo Stanton Masterpiece Blue Parallel 40/99 #16
Giancarlo Stanton · Topps · Parallel, Numbered, Serial-Numbered /99
Player
Giancarlo Stanton
Set
2017 Topps Gallery Masterpiece
Year
2017
Card #
#16
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (NM-MT). Centering appears slightly heavy on the right. Corners and edges look decent through the top loader, though there is potential for light white chipping on the dark blue borders which is common for this set.
Category
Parallel, Numbered, Serial-Numbered /99
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Stanton is a future 500-home run candidate and current Yankee star, but Marlins-era cards (non-rookie) have a steady but smaller collector niche compared to his New York cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20-30; PSA 9: $45-60; PSA 10: $125-150
Comparable Sales
Recent 2017 Topps Gallery parallels numbered to 99 for similar stars have sold between $8 and $18. Base versions of this card sell for $1-3.
Description
This is a 2017 Topps Gallery Giancarlo Stanton 'Masterpiece' Blue Parallel, serial numbered 40/99. The card features an artistic canvas-style rendering of the Marlins' slugger in his Miami uniform. The card includes a close-up portrait and a full-body action shot. The blue border indicates a limited parallel version, verified by the foil stamping at the top center.
Key Features
Low serial numbering (40/99); Blue parallel variation; Art-focused 'Masterpiece' design; Stanton in his Miami Marlins tenure during his MVP 59-HR season year.
Authenticity Indicators
Foil serial numbering (40/99) is crisp and indented; Topps Gallery logo and 'Masterpiece' text have correct gold foil application; card stock texture is consistent with 2017 Gallery releases. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Vertical centering is slightly off; dark blue borders are highly susceptible to edge wear and white chipping; surface may have minor indentations typical of canvas-textured card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to the high volume of parallel collectors. COMC is a secondary option for long-term consignment.
Selling Tips
Highlight '40/99' and 'Blue Parallel' in the title. Since it is a low-value card raw, do not grade it unless you are confident it is a PSA 10, as grading fees will exceed the card's raw value. Ship in a bubble mailer with tracking for protection.