2002 Topps Own The Game Cal Ripken Jr. #OG23
Cal Ripken Jr. · Topps · Insert
Player
Cal Ripken Jr.
Set
2002 Topps Own The Game
Year
2002
Card #
OG23
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the right border, corners are sharp with minor touches on the bottom right, edges are clean, and surface gloss is well-preserved with no major scratches.
Category
Insert
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Stable collector demand for Hall of Fame inserts, particularly legends like Cal Ripken Jr.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15 - $25, PSA 9: $30 - $45, PSA 10: $75 - $125
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for similar 2002 Topps inserts of Cal Ripken Jr. range from $2.00 to $6.00 depending on platform and exact condition.
Description
Up for sale is a 2002 Topps Own The Game insert card featuring Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr., card number OG23. The card features a striking silver foil border with the vertical text 'highlights' on the left side and the player name embossed in gold foil at the bottom. The reverse highlights his legendary career milestones. A fantastic addition for any Cal Ripken Jr. or Hall of Fame insert PC.
Key Features
Cal Ripken Jr. late-career insert card, part of the popular 2002 Topps Own The Game subset, featuring foil accents and celebrating his storied career.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard Topps card stock for 2002, clean printing resolution, correct foil stamping texture. High confidence in authenticity; not a heavily counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-heavy centering on the front border and minor corner wear visible under close inspection.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC are the best platforms for selling modern insert cards of Hall of Famers.
Selling Tips
Raw cards in this price tier should be shipped securely in a penny sleeve, top loader, and team bag via USPS Ground Advantage with a bubble mailer. Grading is generally not recommended unless buying in bulk, as the grading fees would outpace the value of a PSA 8 or PSA 9.