2006 Topps Football Tom Brady League Leaders #354
Tom Brady · Topps · Base Insert (League Leaders)
Player
Tom Brady
Set
2006 Topps Football Base Set
Year
2006
Card #
#354
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy to the right (approx 65/35), but corners and surface looks clean through the top loader.
Category
Base Insert (League Leaders)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong - Brady is the most collected NFL player in history. While this is a base-set leader card rather than a rare parallel, it remains highly liquid on the secondary market.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15 - $25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $40-60, PSA 9: $90-120, PSA 10: $350-450
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $15-$22 plus shipping. PSA 9 copies have recently fluctuated between $85 and $115. PSA 10s command a significant premium, often clearing $400, though this specific copy is unlikely to reach that grade due to centering.
Description
This 2006 Topps League Leaders card features New England Patriots legend Tom Brady. The card commemorates his 4,110 passing yards. It features the classic 2006 white-border design with the Patriots logo and AFC/QB designations at the bottom. The image shows Brady in his classic home navy jersey dropped back to pass.
Key Features
Features Tom Brady, the greatest quarterback of all time. This is a key subset card from a popular Topps flagship year. Brady cards from the mid-2000s are increasingly becoming 'blue chip' investments for football collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. High confidence. The dot-pattern print in the Topps logo and the specific shade of Patriots navy are consistent with 2006 production. These are not frequently faked compared to his rookie cards.
Flaws to Note
The centering is the most obvious issue, being shifted towards the right border. There is some slight white chipping visible on the bottom edge near the 'TOM BRADY' nameplate. Surface scratches are common on these cards due to the dark blue footer, but this one appears well-preserved in the photo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best choice for this card to reach the widest audience of Brady player collectors. COMC is also a great option for a 'set-and-forget' sale.
Selling Tips
Always use 'GOAT' or 'Patriots' in the title. If the reverse is clean and you believe it could hit a PSA 9, grading may be worth the investment. For raw sales, ship in a bubble mailer with tracking to ensure protection. Do not ship via PWE (Plain White Envelope) given the potential for surface damage.