2023 Topps Heritage Carlos Santana Black Border Parallel #198
Carlos Santana · Topps (owned by Fanatics) · Parallel (Black Border)
Player
Carlos Santana
Set
2023 Topps Heritage
Year
2023
Card #
198
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) / PSA 9 (Mint) range. Centering appears slightly shifted left-to-right on the front; black borders are notoriously prone to edge chipping and white corner spots, though this specimen looks relatively clean.
Category
Parallel (Black Border)
Manufacturer
Topps (owned by Fanatics)
Demand Level
Moderate to Low. Carlos Santana is a respected veteran with a solid career, but he is not a high-demand chase player like a top rookie or Hall of Fame legend. Demand is primarily from team collectors (Guardians) or 'rainbow' set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15 - $25, PSA 9: $30 - $45, PSA 10: $75 - $100 (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds card value for this player)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of similar veteran Black Border parallels from 2023 Heritage typically range between $3 and $10 depending on the player. Stars like Santana sit at the lower to middle end of that spectrum.
Description
This 2023 Topps Heritage Carlos Santana card features the classic 1974 Topps design. It is a Black Border parallel, which adds a sleek, modern aesthetic to the vintage layout. Santana is pictured in his Cleveland Guardians uniform with the large 'GUARDIANS' team header. The card features a high-gloss finish typical of modern Heritage parallels.
Key Features
Black border parallel of a veteran star; retro 1974 design; Guardians franchise name change era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card stock depth, gloss, and 'Topps' logo placement are consistent with 2023 Heritage production. This is not a commonly faked card as it is a modern veteran parallel.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering bias. Minor white specking visible on the top right black edge. Slight whitening on the bottom right corner tip. Black borders display even the smallest flaws prominently.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with Best Offer) or COMC. These platforms are best for niche parallels where you need to wait for a specific set builder or team fan to find the listing.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the return on investment is unlikely to cover grading fees. List it with 'Cleveland Guardians' and 'Black Border Parallel' in the title. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader immediately to prevent further chipping on the black edges. Ship via eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.