1997 Topps Miguel Tejada #171
Miguel Tejada · Topps · Rookie Card
Player
Miguel Tejada
Set
1997 Topps Baseball
Year
1997
Card #
171
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (NM) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the right border, corners look relatively sharp with minor wear visible on the top-left, edges are clean with slight chipping typical of this gold-bordered Topps set.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Demand is steady among 90s nostalgia collectors and Oakland Athletics team collectors, but generally soft for modern star base cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10 - $15, PSA 8: $20 - $30, PSA 9: $40 - $60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1997 Topps Miguel Tejada #171 range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping on eBay.
Description
Offering a 1997 Topps Miguel Tejada Rookie Card #171 featuring the Oakland Athletics infielder in a fielding pose on the infield dirt. The card features a distinct green and gold border design characteristic of the 1997 Topps flagship set with the Topps logo in the upper right corner and player name vertically aligned.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of American League MVP and 6-time All-Star Miguel Tejada, featuring the iconic 1997 Topps gold border design.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1997 Topps card stock thickness, crisp font printing, and standard back text layout. High confidence in authenticity; this card is rarely targeted for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom and left-to-right centering bias, typical minor corner softness, and edge wear common with vintage 1990s Topps gold-bordered issues.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC are ideal platforms for selling lower-value vintage and modern raw cards.
Selling Tips
Best sold raw as a single or bundled in an Oakland Athletics player lot to maximize shipping efficiency. Use a penny sleeve and top loader for storage and shipping.