2013 Topps Five Star Christian Yelich Rookie Game-Used Memorabilia /331 #FSR-CY
Christian Yelich · Topps · Rookie Card (RC), Relic, Game-Used Memorabilia, Serial Numbered
Player
Christian Yelich
Set
2013 Topps Five Star
Year
2013
Card #
#FSR-CY
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint) or BGS 7.5. Relic cards are notoriously difficult to grade due to thick card stock; this card shows visible corner whitening on the bottom right and slight edge softening on the top-left corner.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Relic, Game-Used Memorabilia, Serial Numbered
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Yelich retains a strong collector base, particularly in Milwaukee and Miami, though market value for non-auto relics has dipped from his peak MVP years.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $25.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $30-45; PSA 9: $60-85; PSA 10: $250+ (due to extreme rarity of high grades on thick stock)
Comparable Sales
Recent 2013 Five Star relics for similar tiered players sell in the $15-$30 range. Specific Yelich rookie relics from lower-end products like Topps Series 2 sell for $8-$12, while this high-end Five Star version carries a premium.
Description
Stunning 2013 Topps Five Star Christian Yelich rookie year relic card. Features a high-end textured gold foil design with a circular windows housing an authentic piece of game-used black jersey. Yelich is depicted in his Miami Marlins uniform. Serial numbered 260/331 in gold foil on the bottom right.
Key Features
True Rookie Year (RC) memorabilia card; Serial numbered to 331; High-end 'Five Star' hobby-only premium brand; Authentic game-used jersey swatch; Former NL MVP player.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. Features correct foil stamping, thick premium card stock characteristic of the Five Star brand, and the intricate micro-textured background patterns. These cards are rarely faked due to the cost of replicating the thick stock and relic window.
Flaws to Note
Visible chipping and whitening on the bottom right corner; minor edge wear along the left vertical side; common centering issues on thick-stock cards; potential surface scuffing on the delicate gold-on-gold foil print.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction or Buy It Now with Best Offer) is the best platform for mid-tier relics like this. COMC is also a good option for high-end prospect/rookie card specialists.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it appears flawless under a loupe; relic cards grade harshly and a '7' or '8' often hurts the value compared to selling raw. Use the keywords 'RC', 'Relic', and 'Numbered' in the title. Ship in a 75pt to 100pt thick-card top loader to prevent further edge damage.