2010 Topps Josh Hamilton #125
Josh Hamilton · Topps · Base Card
Player
Josh Hamilton
Set
2010 Topps Series 1
Year
2010
Card #
125
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7-8. Centering looks slightly heavy to the bottom. Corners appear relatively sharp for a raw card, but white edges on dark backgrounds often hide micro-wear.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low-Moderate. There is a niche market for Rangers team collectors and Josh Hamilton fans, but mass-produced base cards from this era generally see high supply.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15; PSA 9: $20-30; PSA 10: $90-110
Comparable Sales
Recent ungraded base copies sell for under $2. PSA 10 examples have sold for $80-$100 recently, while PSA 9s struggle to exceed $25 due to low demand for graded base cards of non-Hall of Famers.
Description
2010 Topps Series 1 base card #125 featuring Texas Rangers outfielder and 2010 AL MVP Josh Hamilton in a full swing sequence following through. The card features a white border with a cursive 'Rangers' logo and the player name in silver/grey block text at the bottom. Classic Topps logo in the top left corner.
Key Features
Featured season in which Hamilton won the AL MVP award and led the Rangers to the World Series. High-quality action photography during his peak dominance in the MLB.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine card. Confidence: High. Correct logo placement, font styles, and card stock thickness characteristic of 2010 Topps production. This is not a commonly counterfeited card due to its high print volume.
Flaws to Note
Centering is off-center top-to-bottom (bottom border is thicker). Minor edge whitening visible on the bottom edge. Surface appears clean but could have faint scratches common for 2010 Topps stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay 'Buy It Now' at a low price, COMC for long-term storage/sale, or as part of a Texas Rangers team lot.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10 (which this centring precludes), as grading fees will exceed the market value. Sell in a 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) with a non-machineable stamp to keep shipping costs low for the buyer.