2018 Topps Holiday Michael Wacha Game-Used Relic #HMR-MW
Michael Wacha · Topps · Relic / Game-Used Memorabilia
Player
Michael Wacha
Set
2018 Topps Holiday Retail
Year
2018
Card #
#HMR-MW
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) / BGS 8.5 due to common thick-stock edge wear and minor corner softening visible in photo.
Category
Relic / Game-Used Memorabilia
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate; primarily appeals to St. Louis Cardinals team set collectors or Michael Wacha player collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $60-80 (Grading not recommended due to low ROI)
Comparable Sales
Similar veteran relic cards from the 2018 Topps Holiday set typically sell for $2-$5 plus shipping on eBay; Cardinals-specific relics fetch a small premium over common players.
Description
Attractive 2018 Topps Holiday Michael Wacha relic card featuring a winter-themed design with snowflakes and a red-glitter ribbon border. The card contains a circular window showcasing a grey game-used jersey swatch from Michael Wacha during his tenure with the St. Louis Cardinals. The action shot shows Wacha in his road grey uniform mid-delivery.
Key Features
Contains authentic game-used memorabilia swatch; Wal-Mart exclusive Holiday set release; features popular St. Louis Cardinals team branding.
Authenticity Indicators
Official Topps logo present; 'Game-Used Memorabilia' text above relic swatch; standard Topps card stock thickness for relics; High confidence in authenticity.
Flaws to Note
Thick jersey card stock is prone to edge chipping; the bottom right corner shows slight whitening; surface may have minor dimples common with Topps Holiday sets.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with Best Offer), COMC for long-term consignment, or various Cardinals fan groups on Facebook.
Selling Tips
Use high-resolution scans; include 'Game Used Jersey' and 'Cardinals' in the title; ship in a thick 100pt top-loader and bubble mailer; do not grade this card as fees will exceed the market value.