2012 Topps Allen & Ginter Ryan Dempster Game-Used Jersey Relic #AGR-RD
Ryan Dempster · Topps (Allen & Ginter) · Relic / Game-Used Jersey
Player
Ryan Dempster
Set
2012 Topps Allen & Ginter
Year
2012
Card #
#AGR-RD
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). Points of concern: Top left and bottom right corners show minor whitening; edges on the black border are prone to chipping. Thick relic card stock often prevents gem mint grades.
Category
Relic / Game-Used Jersey
Manufacturer
Topps (Allen & Ginter)
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Primarily sought by Chicago Cubs team collectors or Allen & Ginter set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20-30; PSA 9: $45-60; PSA 10: $100+ (Low ROI for grading expense)
Comparable Sales
Recent 2012 Allen & Ginter base relics for similar-tier veteran players consistently sell for $2.00 to $6.00 plus shipping on eBay.
Description
A 2012 Topps Allen & Ginter Ryan Dempster relic card featuring a white game-used jersey swatch. The card utilizes the classic 19th-century lithograph design aesthetic with a full-color portrait of Dempster in his Chicago Cubs uniform. It is framed within a prominent black and gold ornate border typical of the 2012 Ginter design.
Key Features
Features an authentic piece of game-used memorabilia; iconic Allen & Ginter retro design; popular Cubs pitcher era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic Topps foil stamping and manufacturer copyright on reverse. The jersey window is correctly die-cut with consistent fabric texture for the era.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner wear on the top left; possible edge chipping on the high-sensitivity black border; centering appears slightly shifted to the right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction or Buy It Now), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or Cubs fan forums/Facebook groups.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading exceeds the market value. Use 'Cubs Jersey Relic' in the title. Ship in a padded bubble mailer using a thick 100pt top loader to accommodate the relic thickness.