2021 Topps Series 2 Casey Mize 75th Anniversary #441
Casey Mize · Topps · Base / Rookie Cup / 75th Anniversary Stamp
Player
Casey Mize
Set
2021 Topps Series 2
Year
2021
Card #
441
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (NM-MT) to PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears shifted to the right (approx 65/35). Top left corner shows very slight white touch/softness. Edges appear clean from this angle.
Category
Base / Rookie Cup / 75th Anniversary Stamp
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate to Low. Demand for Casey Mize fluctuates heavily based on his health and recovery from Tommy John surgery. Collectors currently view him as a 'buy low' candidate.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $18-25, PSA 10: $45-60 (Value significantly impacted by pitching volatility and injury history).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping on eBay. Graded PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $40-50, but PSA 9s often sell for less than the cost of the grading fee.
Description
2021 Topps Series 2 baseball card featuring Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize. This card showcases the classic modern Topps design with the 'Topps 75' anniversary logo in the upper right. Mize is shown mid-delivery in his white Tigers home uniform. The card includes the Detroit 'D' logo and a red/grey color scheme matching the team colors.
Key Features
Features the Topps 75th Anniversary logo. Represents a 2nd-year card for the former #1 overall pick (note: his true Rookie Card was 2021 Series 1 #12, making this a flagship base card from the follow-up series). High pedigree player with Hall of Fame potential if healthy.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard Topps cardboard stock with correct gloss levels. The 'Topps 75' logo and Tigers branding align perfectly with 2021 production standards. This is not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Centering is heavy to the right-hand border. Top-left corner has a minor speck of white visible on the dark border, common with 2021 Topps flagship series due to the paper stock used. Surface may have typical factory print lines visible under light.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as part of a 'lot' of Tigers cards or Mize cards to save on shipping. Due to low raw value, COMC (Check Out My Cards) is a good alternative for long-term storage and easier small-dollar sales.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific card; the cost of grading will exceed the market value. List as '2021 Topps Series 2 Casey Mize #441' and use 'Detroit Tigers' as a keyword. Shipping via eBay Standard Envelope ($0.60-$1.00) is the only way to remain profitable on this sale.