2004 Topps Finest Jim Thome Blue Refractor Bat Relic #FBJ-JT
Jim Thome · Topps (Finest brand) · Relic / Refractor Parallel
Player
Jim Thome
Set
2004 Topps Finest - Finest Bat Relics
Year
2004
Card #
#FBJ-JT
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering looks decent, but Finest cards from this era are prone to surface scratches and edge chipping on the thicker relic cardstock.
Category
Relic / Refractor Parallel
Manufacturer
Topps (Finest brand)
Demand Level
Moderate. Thome has a dedicated HOF collector base and Phillies fans are active, though non-numbered relics from the mid-2000s are high in supply.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $20.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $25-35, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $125+
Comparable Sales
Recent 2000s-era Jim Thome bat relics generally sell between $8 and $18 raw. Graded examples of similar Finest parallels occasionally reach $40-50 in PSA 9 condition.
Description
This 2004 Topps Finest card features Hall of Famer Jim Thome in his Philadelphia Phillies uniform. The card boasts a Blue Refractor finish with a circular window displaying an authentic game-used bat relic. The design features a high-gloss metallic finish with etched baseball stitching details around the relic window.
Key Features
Features a piece of game-used bat; Hall of Fame player (612 career home runs); Popular 'Finest' brand known for high-end chromium technology; Blue Refractor parallel aesthetics.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic Topps Finest chrome stock, correct embossed 'Finest' logo, and standard 2004 Topps relic window construction. Not a commonly faked card.
Flaws to Note
Slight corner softening on the bottom left and right; potential surface dimples or light scratches common on chromium-finish cards; edge wear likely due to the thickness of the relic card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction or Buy It Now), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term consistency, or Phillies-specific Facebook collector groups.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is flawless; the cost of grading will likely exceed the value increase for an 8. Use 'Refractor' and 'Hall of Fame' in the title. Ship in a bubble mailer due to the thickness of the card.