2007 Topps Alex Rodriguez Road to 500 Home Run #22
Alex Rodriguez · Topps · Insert / Subset
Player
Alex Rodriguez
Set
2007 Topps Road to 500
Year
2007
Card #
#22
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) / BGS 8.5 (NM-MT+). Centering: 55/45. Corners: Appear sharp through plastic. Edges: Moderate silvering/chipping visible. Surface: High gloss prone to scratches.
Category
Insert / Subset
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. While A-Rod is a polarizing figure, player collectors still seek these out to complete the massive 500-card set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $60-80
Comparable Sales
Recent individual raw cards from this set typically sell for $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Full sets of all 500 cards have sold in the range of $250-$400.
Description
2007 Topps Road to 500 insert card chronicling Alex Rodriguez's 22nd career home run. The card features a high-gloss finish with a dual-color red and black background, the 'Road to 500' cross-bat logo, and an action shot of A-Rod in his Seattle Mariners uniform.
Key Features
Part of a massive 500-card insert set tracking every home run in A-Rod's career up to 500. Features early career Seattle Mariners imagery.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic Topps logo placement, correct card stock thickness, and the characteristic rainbow light refraction on the gloss. Not a commonly counterfeited card due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
The dark, high-gloss surface of this set is extremely prone to surface scratching and finger prints. Minor chipping is visible on the top and bottom borders which is common for 2007 Topps card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now) or COMC (Check Out My Cards). These are best sold on platforms where set-builders are searching for specific home run numbers.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10, as grading costs will exceed the value. List with the specific Home Run number (#22) in the title to help set-builders find it. Use a penny sleeve and top loader for shipping.