1999 Topps Prospects A.J. Burnett / Billy Koch / John Nicholson #222
A.J. Burnett, Billy Koch, John Nicholson · Topps · Rookie Card, Insert/Prospect Sub-Set
Player
A.J. Burnett, Billy Koch, John Nicholson
Set
1999 Topps Baseball Series 2 Prospects
Year
1999
Card #
222
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT) due to minor corner softness and slight top-to-bottom centering bias.
Category
Rookie Card, Insert/Prospect Sub-Set
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Primarily of interest to player collectors or 1990s Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10 - $15, PSA 8: $15 - $25, PSA 9: $35 - $50
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell on eBay for around $1.00 to $2.50 with free or low-cost shipping. Graded copies rarely sell due to grading fees outweighing the card's value.
Description
This is a 1999 Topps baseball card featuring three prospects: A.J. Burnett, Billy Koch, and John Nicholson. The card features a distinct gold border with vertical black stripes at the top and bottom, showcasing the Topps Prospects header and sky background with diamond-shaped photo inserts for each player. The reverse would typically feature minor league stats and biographical info.
Key Features
Features the early career prospect card of A.J. Burnett, who went on to have a long and successful Major League career including a World Series title and an All-Star nod.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard card stock and printing techniques consistent with 1999 Topps production. High confidence in authenticity; this card is rarely counterfeited due to low secondary market value.
Flaws to Note
Slight corner wear visible on the bottom-right corner, and typical 1990s border centering discrepancies common to Topps production quality from this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC (Check Out My Cards) as part of a bulk listing or low-cost individual sale.
Selling Tips
Not economically viable to professionally grade given the low raw value. Best sold raw as a single or bundled with other 1999 Topps baseball cards. Ship securely in a penny sleeve and top loader using standard envelope or Ground Advantage.