1997 Topps Gold Andruw Jones #304
Andruw Jones · Topps · Parallel
Player
Andruw Jones
Set
1997 Topps Gold
Year
1997
Card #
304
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) due to slight corner softness and minor edge wear typical of 1997 Topps Gold borders, but centering appears solid.
Category
Parallel
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Steady collector interest driven by Andruw Jones's ongoing Hall of Fame consideration and nostalgic appeal for 90s Topps parallels.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $15 - $25, PSA 8: $30 - $50, PSA 9: $75 - $125
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1997 Topps Gold Andruw Jones range between $8 and $15 depending on exact condition. Graded PSA 9 copies have recently sold in the $80 - $110 range.
Description
1997 Topps Baseball card featuring Atlanta Braves star Andruw Jones, card number 304. This is the desirable Gold parallel version featuring a solid gold border framing the action photography of Jones following through on a swing. The Topps logo and player name are printed vertically in gold foil along the right side of the card.
Key Features
Desirable Topps Gold parallel from the 1997 flagship set, featuring one of the greatest defensive outfielders in MLB history and a strong Hall of Fame candidate during his early career prime.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1997 Topps card stock, correct gold foil stamping and font weight, crisp image resolution. Confidence: High. Not commonly counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Minor corner softening and potential edge chipping along the fragile gold foil borders, which are notoriously condition-sensitive for 1997 Topps.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC are the best platforms for selling 90s insert and parallel cards to maximize visibility among player and set collectors.
Selling Tips
Raw cards in this price range are best sold via eBay standard envelope shipping in a penny sleeve, top loader, and team bag. Consider selling raw unless you are certain the card will grade a 9 or 10 due to grading costs outweighing the value.