2022 Topps Series 1 Aaron Judge 75th Anniversary Diamond Emblem #99
Aaron Judge · Topps · Manufactured Relic / Commemorative Patch Insert
Player
Aaron Judge
Set
2022 Topps Series 1 (75th Anniversary Commemorative Patch Series)
Year
2022
Card #
#99
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate. Centering is strong; corners appear sharp. Surface looks clean, but manufactured relic cards often have slight edge thickness inconsistencies or 'soft' edges from factory handling.
Category
Manufactured Relic / Commemorative Patch Insert
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate-Strong. Aaron Judge remains one of the most collected active players. While manufactured relics have lower ceilings than 'game-used' relics, Yankees fans and set builders keep demand steady.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $20.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $25-35, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $125-150+
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this specific Judge emblem card range from $12 to $18. Graded PSA 10 copies of similar commemorative relics from this set have sold in the $100+ range, but PSA 9s often struggle to break $50.
Description
This 2022 Topps Series 1 insert features New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge. The card includes a manufactured 'Topps 75' diamond-shaped anniversary emblem embedded into the card stock. Judge is pictured in his classic Yankees pinstripes, pointing skyward. The design features a gray fabric-texture border on the left side with 'NYY' branding, commemorating 75 years of Topps baseball cards.
Key Features
Features AL Home Run Record holder Aaron Judge; Manufactured relic (Diamond Emblem) exclusive to retail blaster boxes; Part of the Topps 75th Anniversary celebration set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'Topps 75' emblem is a distinct 3D plastic/synthetic insert that is difficult to replicate accurately. Card stock thickness is double that of a standard base card. Print resolution on the pinstripes is sharp.
Flaws to Note
The bottom-left corner shows a very minor speck of white (potential soft corner). Thick relic cards are prone to chipping around the cutout for the emblem and minor surface indents from packaging pressure.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card to capture the widest audience of Aaron Judge collectors. It is also a good candidate for COMC due to the card's thickness and shipping convenience.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10, as the cost of grading often exceeds the raw value for manufactured relics. Use high-resolution photos of the emblem to show it isn't damaged. Use keywords like 'Manufactured Relic', '75th Anniversary', and 'Yankees' in the title.