2021 Topps Series 1 Mookie Betts 1986 Topps 35th Anniversary Blue Border Parallel #86B-57
Mookie Betts · Topps · Insert, Parallel, Blue Border
Player
Mookie Betts
Set
2021 Topps Series 1 - 1986 Topps 35th Anniversary Inserts
Year
2021
Card #
#86B-57
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The card appears to have sharp corners and clean edges. Centering looks slightly heavy on the right border (approx 60/40), which is common for this set.
Category
Insert, Parallel, Blue Border
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Mookie Betts is a top-tier superstar and Dodgers items sell consistently, though base-level inserts have high supply.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $75-90
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for the Blue parallel range from $4 to $7 plus shipping. PSA 10 copies have recently sold in the $80 range, while PSA 9s often struggle to break $30.
Description
Featured here is a 2021 Topps Series 1 Mookie Betts insert card, celebrating the 35th anniversary of the iconic 1986 Topps woodgrain-style design. This specific card is the retail-exclusive Blue Border parallel, featuring Betts in his Los Angeles Dodgers home white uniform. The card displays a crisp image of Mookie in a throwing motion at the shortstop position (SS), highlighted by a vibrant blue frame and the 'Topps 70 Years of Baseball' anniversary logo in the top left corner.
Key Features
Features future Hall of Famer Mookie Betts; uses the popular 1986 throwback design; Blue Border retail parallel; officially licensed MLB product.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct glossy finish for 2021 Topps inserts; high-quality lithographic printing dots visible under magnification; correct 'Topps 70' anniversary gold foil stamp. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Centering is slightly shifted toward the right side. Dark blue borders on these parallels are highly prone to showing white 'chipping' on the edges; however, this specimen looks remarkably clean from the front view.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to high traffic for player collectors. It would also perform well on COMC (Check Out My Cards) or in a Dodgers-themed team lot.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it is a PSA 10, as grading fees will exceed the value of a PSA 9. Use keywords like 'Dodgers', 'Shortstop', 'SS', and 'Anniversary Blue'. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader using eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.