2001 Topps Chrome Greg Maddux Refractor #110
Greg Maddux · Topps · Parallel - Refractor
Player
Greg Maddux
Set
2001 Topps Chrome
Year
2001
Card #
110
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly left-heavy (approx 60/40), corners/edges look clean through the top-loader, but Chrome cards from this era are prone to surface scratches and greening (refractor haze).
Category
Parallel - Refractor
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong - Greg Maddux collectors are highly active, and early Topps Chrome refractors for HOFers remain a staple of 'investment-grade' modern vintage collecting.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$25.00 - $45.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $50-70, PSA 9: $120-150, PSA 10: $450-600
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of this card range from $30 to $50. A PSA 9 recently sold for $135. PSA 10 copies are rare and have reached upwards of $550 in recent Heritage and eBay auctions.
Description
A stunning 2001 Topps Chrome Refractor featuring Hall of Fame legend Greg Maddux. The card displays the iconic Topps landscape design with a high-gloss metallic finish that produces a rainbow 'refractor' glow when hit by light. Maddux is shown in his Chicago Cubs home pinstripe uniform in a classic pitching follow-through pose. The reverse side features career statistics and the Topps Chrome logo.
Key Features
Hall of Fame pitcher, highly desirable 'Refractor' parallel from the early 2000s Chrome era, iconic pinstripe Chicago Cubs jersey, and low population in high grades due to surface sensitivity.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence (95%). The 'Refractor' rainbow effect reacts correctly to the light source. The 'Topps Chrome' logo and font etching are consistent with 2001 production standards. Surface shows the correct 'cloudy' metallic texture of original early-aughts Chrome stock.
Flaws to Note
Visible centering shift toward the left border. Minimal edge wear on the right side. Potential for fine surface 'spider' scratches characteristic of Topps Chrome stock from 2001; difficult to fully assess without removing from the top loader.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction or Buy It Now with 'Best Offer'), COMC for long-term consignment, or specialized Facebook groups like 'Topps Chrome Enthusiasts'.
Selling Tips
Wipe the surface with a microfiber cloth before any new photos to remove fingerprints. Title the listing with '2001 Topps Chrome Greg Maddux REFRACTOR #110 HOF Cubs'. If the surface is flawless under a loupe, consider grading with PSA as the jump from 9 to 10 is significant for this specific set.