2000 Topps Mariano Rivera #280
Mariano Rivera · Topps · Base
Player
Mariano Rivera
Set
2000 Topps Baseball Series 1
Year
2000
Card #
280
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) due to slightly heavy top-bottom centering and light corner wear typical of raw 2000 Topps stock
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate, driven by steady demand for Mariano Rivera and New York Yankees Hall of Famers.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2 - $5
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15 - $25, PSA 9: $30 - $50, PSA 10: $150 - $250
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card range between $1 and $4 depending on condition and shipping costs on eBay.
Description
Up for sale is a 2000 Topps Mariano Rivera base card, numbered #280. The card features a sharp action shot of the legendary New York Yankees closer mid-pitch in his iconic pinstripes. The front includes the Topps logo in the upper right, a small Yankees team logo in the lower-left corner, and a distinctive 'TOPPS 2000' design banner with the player's name at the bottom. The back features career stats for the Hall of Famer. A great addition for any Yankees or baseball card collector.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famer and legendary closer Mariano Rivera during his prime years with the New York Yankees. Iconic turn-of-the-millennium Topps base card design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard card stock weight, crisp lithographic printing with correct font styles and standard Topps back layout. This card is not heavily targeted by counterfeiters due to its low raw value.
Flaws to Note
Slightly heavy top-to-bottom centering border imbalance. Minor corner softening visible under direct light. Surface appears clean with no major scratches or indentations.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC are best for lower-value vintage/modern base cards like this, or bundled in a Yankees team lot.
Selling Tips
Not economically viable to grade given the low raw value and grading fees. Best sold raw as a single or as part of a Mariano Rivera player lot. Use keywords like Hall of Fame, Yankees, and Closer. Ship securely in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a rigid mailer.