2023 Topps Five Star Aaron Judge Orange Parallel #11/25
Aaron Judge · Topps (owned by Fanatics) · Parallel, Short Print, Numbered /25
Player
Aaron Judge
Set
2023 Topps Five Star
Year
2023
Card #
FSC-AJ (Estimated base/parallel numbering)
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The card is housed in a factory-sealed one-touch magnetic holder with the Five Star gold seal intact. Centering appears excellent (50/50). Surface and edges should be pristine, though thick-stock premium cards like Five Star are prone to minor corner whitening.
Category
Parallel, Short Print, Numbered /25
Manufacturer
Topps (owned by Fanatics)
Demand Level
Strong. Aaron Judge remains one of the most collected active players; low-numbered parallels from premium brands like Five Star have a dedicated 'super-collector' market.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$100.00 - $150.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $90-110, PSA 9: $140-175, PSA 10: $250-350
Comparable Sales
Recent 2023 Five Star Judge parallels numbered to /50 (Blue) have sold in the $60-80 range. Parallels numbered to /10 (Red) have reached over $200. This /25 Orange fits right in the $125 sweet spot.
Description
Stunning 2023 Topps Five Star Aaron Judge card featuring the Yankee slugger in a powerful follow-through swing. This is the Orange parallel, beautifully framed with vibrant orange borders and high-end metallic finishes. The card is serial-numbered 11/25 in gold foil on the front. It remains in its original factory-sealed magnetic case with the Topps Five Star five-star logo sticker across the top.
Key Features
Low print run (/25), high-end premium brand (Five Star), features a future Hall of Famer in Aaron Judge, factory-sealed authentication seal.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The proprietary Topps Five Star gold sticker seal is intact and shows no signs of tampering. The gold foil numbering imprint is consistent with Topps manufacturing standards.
Flaws to Note
No visible flaws. However, thick card stock (100pt+) is highly susceptible to microscopic chipping on the corners or edges, which can be obscured by the plastic case.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction with a high reserve or 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer' enabled) or specialized high-end Facebook groups like 'Yankees Card Collectors'.
Selling Tips
Do not break the factory seal for grading unless you are certain it is a PSA 10 candidate, as the seal itself adds 'unfiltered' value to many collectors. Use keywords: 'Short Print', 'Numbered', 'Yankees', 'Mint Seal'.