2005 Topps Update All-Star Stitches Michael Young #AS-MY
Michael Young · Topps · Relic / Game-Used (Workout Jersey)
Player
Michael Young
Set
2005 Topps Update & Highlights - All-Star Stitches
Year
2005
Card #
#AS-MY
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Notable edge chipping on the top and bottom borders, common for 2005 Topps blue-bordered stock. Corners show slight white touch wear.
Category
Relic / Game-Used (Workout Jersey)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate/Niche. Primarily sought after by Texas Rangers team collectors or jersey relic set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $12-18, PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $45+. Note: Grading costs likely exceed potential resale value.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of similar 2005 All-Star Stitches relics (standard players) range from $2 to $10. Michael Young typically sells at the higher end of that range for Rangers fans, but remains under $10 raw.
Description
This 2005 Topps Update All-Star Stitches features Texas Rangers legend Michael Young. The card includes a blue authentic player-worn MLB All-Star Workout Jersey relic embedded in a star-shaped die-cut. The design features a vibrant radiating blue and white background with two bats framing the player, commemorating the 2005 All-Star Game in Detroit.
Key Features
Features a multi-time All-Star and Texas Rangers Hall of Famer Michael Young. Contains an authentic relic from the 2005 All-Star Workout Jersey. Iconic mid-2000s Topps design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic Topps foil stamping on the player name; standard thick relic card stock; 2005 MLB All-Star Game logo is crisp and correctly colored. Relics from this era are rarely forged.
Flaws to Note
Visible chipping along the top edge and bottom-right corner. The dark blue borders are very prone to showing edge wear. Centering appears slightly shifted to the left.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to its high volume of team collectors. COMC is also a good option for low-cost shipping and storage.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading will significantly exceed the market value. List it as 'Michael Young 2005 All-Star Stitches Relic Rangers'. Ship in a bubble mailer or use eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.