2021 Topps Series 2 Brian O'Grady Foil Parallel #579
Brian O'Grady · Topps · Rainbow Foil Parallel
Player
Brian O'Grady
Set
2021 Topps Series 2
Year
2021
Card #
#579
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy on bottom/right; binder storage may have impacted corner sharpness.
Category
Rainbow Foil Parallel
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - O'Grady is a journeyman player primarily popular with Padres team set collectors or 'rainbow' parallel seekers.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-$12, PSA 9: $15-$20, PSA 10: $35-$45 (Note: Grading cost exceeds market value)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of similar 2021 Topps Rainbow Foil common players range from $0.50 to $1.99 on eBay. High-grade (PSA 10) examples of similar common players rarely sell for more than $30.
Description
2021 Topps Series 2 Rainbow Foil parallel featuring San Diego Padres outfielder Brian O'Grady. The card features a vibrant silver prismatic finish that reacts to light. The design includes the Topps 70th Anniversary logo and the Padres team logo in the corner. O'Grady is pictured in his home pinstripe uniform completing a swing.
Key Features
Rainbow Foil parallel finish; San Diego Padres team interest; 70th Anniversary logo year; low-tier chase card from 2021 Series 2.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct 70th Anniversary silver foil stamp; appropriate card stock depth; high-resolution printing patterns in the Padres logo. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Corners show slight whitening characteristic of binder storage. Centering on the front border is slightly off-center towards the right edge. Minor surface micro-scratching often found on foil-finish cards.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-cost 'Buy It Now'), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or Sportlots. This is a typical 'dollar bin' card at local card shows.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee is significantly higher than the market value. Best sold as part of a Padres team lot or a 2021 Topps foil lot to save on shipping. Use eBay Standard Envelope ($0.64) to keep shipping costs viable for a low-value card.