2023 Topps Series 1 Ketel Marte #154
Ketel Marte · Topps · Base
Player
Ketel Marte
Set
2023 Topps Series 1
Year
2023
Card #
#154
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate. Centering looks slightly heavy on the right border. Corners and edges appear sharp from the photo, surface appears clean without visible dimples.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Marte is a highly respected veteran and fan favorite, but base cards from high-print-run modern sets have high supply.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-12, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-45 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.50 to $1.25 plus shipping. Bulk lots of 2023 Topps base cards typically sell for $5-10 per 100 cards.
Description
This is a 2023 Topps Series 1 base card featuring Arizona Diamondbacks star second baseman Ketel Marte. The design celebrates Topps' 75th anniversary with a 'Topps 75' logo in the upper left. The card shows Marte in a powerful follow-through swing wearing the Diamondbacks' red alternate jersey. It features the modern 2023 border design with clean white edges and team-colored accents.
Key Features
Features an All-Star and 2023 NLCS MVP; part of the flagship Topps set; includes the 75th Anniversary logo; popular player for Diamondbacks team collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct card stock thickness; standard Topps gloss; crisp printing of the 'AZ' and team logos; back should contain 2022 season stats and a holographic security code. Not a commonly faked card due to low individual value.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering bias on the front; minor white speckling on the top-left corner tip; otherwise appears to be in Excellent-Mint condition.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as part of a 'Project 100' or team lot, or via COMC for individual sales. Local card shop bulk bins are also a common destination for this type of card.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($15+) far outweighs the market value. List as 'Buy It Now' with 'Standard Envelope' shipping ($0.68) to make it attractive to team collectors. Use keywords like 'D-backs', 'NLCS MVP', and 'Diamondbacks' in the title.