2021 Topps Update Series Minnesota Mashers Miguel Sano / Byron Buxton #US248
Miguel Sano and Byron Buxton · Topps · Base / Combo Card
Player
Miguel Sano and Byron Buxton
Set
2021 Topps Update Series
Year
2021
Card #
US248
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7-8 (Near Mint to Near Mint-Mint). Visible corner wear on the top right (back view) and slight edge whitening. Subject to surface inspection.
Category
Base / Combo Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This is a common base card from a high-production set. Primary interest would be from Minnesota Twins team set collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $12-18, PSA 10: $25-35 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current card value).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for this specific card typically range from $0.50 to $1.50 with shipping included. Most often found in bulk lots or 10-for-$1 bins at local hobby shops.
Description
This 2021 Topps Update Series card features Minnesota Twins stars Miguel Sano and Byron Buxton. Titled 'Minnesota Mashers,' the card celebrates the duo's impact on the Twins franchise since their nearly simultaneous debuts in 2015. The back provides career insights and statistical highlights regarding their contributions to the team's postseason runs in 2019 and 2020.
Key Features
Featured 'Minnesota Mashers' combo subset; features All-Star Byron Buxton; iconic Topps flagship design for 2021.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic Topps glossy card stock, correct copyright micro-printing for 2021, and official MLB/MLBPA holograms/logos. No known counterfeits exist for this specific common base card.
Flaws to Note
Softness and slight whitening visible on the corners, particularly the top right corner as viewed from the back. Minimal edge wear along the bottom. Centering appears slightly shifted toward the top border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a 'Team Lot' on eBay, through a COMC (Check Out My Cards) bulk submission, or in a local 'dollar bin' at a card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of the grading fee is significantly higher than the market value of the card. If selling online, list it as part of a Minnesota Twins team lot or a year-complete set to maximize interest. Use '2021 Topps Update US248' in the title.