2021 Topps Series 1 Joe Kelly Gold Parallel #135 /2021
Joe Kelly · Topps · Parallel - Gold Numbered /2021
Player
Joe Kelly
Set
2021 Topps Series 1
Year
2021
Card #
#135
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering appears slightly heavy toward the bottom-left corner. Visible white 'chipping' on the top-right corner/edge which is common with this year\'s paper stock. Surface appears clean through the pocket page.
Category
Parallel - Gold Numbered /2021
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate-Low. Joe Kelly has a dedicated 'cult' following among Dodgers and Red Sox fans, but as a non-star relief pitcher, demand is limited to set builders and player collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $12-18, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $65-85 (Note: Grading costs usually exceed the value for middle-relief pitchers.)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for 2021 Topps Gold parallels of veteran pitchers range from $1.50 to $4.00. Star players fetch $15+, but middle-relief veterans typically stay under the $5 threshold.
Description
This is a 2021 Topps Series 1 Gold Parallel featuring Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly. The card features a vibrant gold foil border and the iconic 70th Anniversary Topps logo in the upper right. It is serial-numbered on the back out of a production run of 2021 copies. Kelly is pictured in his home Dodgers white uniform in a mid-pitch follow-through.
Key Features
Features the popular Topps Gold parallel design; serial numbered out of 2021; 70th Anniversary stamped logo; features a fan-favorite 'cult hero' pitcher for a high-market team (Dodgers).
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card features the correct 2021 Topps design, 70th Anniversary foil stamping, and appropriate matte paper stock. This specific player is not a target for high-end counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Corner wear is visible on the upper-right gold border; centering is slightly off-center (shifted left); edge chipping is likely upon closer inspection due to the dark gold foil ink design of the 2021 set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (using the eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost shipping) or COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term consignment.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading will likely be 5x the value of the card itself. List it as '2021 Topps Joe Kelly Gold /2021' to attract set collectors. Use a penny sleeve and top loader, even if currently in a binder page.