2009 Topps Series 2 John Smoltz #525
John Smoltz · Topps · Base
Player
John Smoltz
Set
2009 Topps Series 2
Year
2009
Card #
#525
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering appears slightly biased towards the right border. Top-right corner shows very minor softening. Surfaces and edges appear clean from the photo.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. While Smoltz is a Hall of Famer, this is a base card from his late career. Demand is driven by Smoltz player collectors or Red Sox team set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $60-85
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this specific base card range from $0.99 to $1.99 on eBay. Graded copies of this specific card are rare because the cost to grade typically outweighs the resale value.
Description
This 2009 Topps Series 2 card features Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz in a rare Boston Red Sox uniform. The card follows the 2009 Topps design with a red-dotted border accent and a team logo in a home-plate-shaped icon at the bottom right. The photo captures Smoltz in a classic three-quarter pose holding a baseball and glove.
Key Features
Features a Hall of Fame player (John Smoltz) in a Red Sox jersey, which is a notable 'twilight' career card as he is primarily known for his time with the Atlanta Braves.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. Correct Topps logo placement, crisp typography in the player name ribbon, and standard 20-pt card stock thickness. This card is not commonly counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Slight centering issues (heavy on the right), minor white corner wear on the top right, and potential surface micro-scratching typical of the 2009 gloss finish.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE/envelope listing) or COMC. It is best sold as part of a lot or used to complete sets on Sportlots.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value, it is not recommended to grade this card as grading fees will exceed the market value. Use 'John Smoltz Red Sox' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader using the eBay Standard Envelope service for low-cost tracking.