2014 Topps Inception Christian Yelich #13
Christian Yelich · Topps · Base / Second Year Card
Player
Christian Yelich
Set
2014 Topps Inception
Year
2014
Card #
#13
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (Near-Mint/Mint) or BGS 8.5 due to common edge/corner wear on thick card stock.
Category
Base / Second Year Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Yelich remains a popular star, but this is a non-rookie base card. Demand is highest among Marlins team collectors and Yelich player completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20-25, PSA 9: $35-45, PSA 10: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card range from $2.50 to $7.00 plus shipping. Graded copies of this specific year/set are scarce as collectors usually only grade the autographs or rookie year parallels.
Description
A stunning 2014 Topps Inception Christian Yelich base card featuring the former MVP in his Miami Marlins home jersey. The card features the signature Inception 'painted' artistic style with a vibrant red and pink smoky background. The card is printed on premium thick card stock with silver foil lettering for the player's name and team.
Key Features
Features 2-time National League batting champion and 2018 MVP Christian Yelich; Early career Marlins-era card; High-end artistic 'Inception' design; thick card stock.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct silver foil stamping; matte finish characteristic of the Inception set; appropriate card thickness (approx. 75pt-100pt). High confidence in authenticity; this card is rarely counterfeited as it is a base card.
Flaws to Note
Visible whitening on the top right and bottom right corners; minor chipping along the left edge. These thick-stock cards are notorious for 'chipping' because the ink cracks along the edges easily.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card, ideally in a 'Buy It Now' format with a 'Best Offer' option. It would also do well as part of a 'Yelich Lot' to save on shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is flawlessly sharp, as the grading cost ($19+) exceeds the raw value. List it with 'Marlins' and 'MVP' in the keywords. Ship in a bubble mailer if sold over $10, or use the eBay Standard Envelope for $1.00 shipping to stay competitive.