2016 Topps Epic Gold 1/1 Clemente

[JustinD]

Originally Posted by YazFenway08

looking for some opinions on this 1/1? clemente card

how are these type of “buyback” cards typically viewed by player collectors?

As for the OP,

Honestly these are more valued on the market than untouched cards by modern collectors. This is why the buybacks are faked as they sell for a premium. As for the Clemente, even in poor condition I would conservatively expect it to sell for roughly 100-250% more than a 65' in similar condition if auctioned and listed properly on eBay.

Also, these like all one of ones cannot be placed in a master set, so do not count toward one (you can add it simply to show you have it, but they carry no points and will not be part of the master checklist). As for player collectors, many including myself chase buybacks of their players.

Similar exemplars -

1961 at roughly 250% Premium - https://www.ebay.com/itm/25622921798...Bk9SR_rSxvGLYw

15 cent 1987 card selling for 50 bucks - https://www.ebay.com/itm/23484866649...Bk9SR_rSxvGLYw

Keep in mind, none have the magic "1/1" in the embossing so the profit margin is indeterminate with the demand of Clemente.

[YazFenway08]

Thanks Justin. I had not seen those two examples when I did a cursory search a few weeks ago. I also had not considered having the card graded/authenticated but for $15 as part of a larger submission that might make sense too.

[JustinD]

Originally Posted by YazFenway08

Thanks Justin. I had not seen those two examples when I did a cursory search a few weeks ago. I also had not considered having the card graded/authenticated but for $15 as part of a larger submission that might make sense too.

With condition if you were to choose grading, I would ask for Authentic only.

It's clear it would likely be a 1.5 or 2.5 at best, the only concern with these would be a fake gold stamp. If it was a better condition card I would maybe go numerical, here I think it would be a hindrance with modern collectors so obsessed with grading numbers.

[YazFenway08]

i would tend to agree with that assessment...similar to working with autographs...do you grade the card and the auto, etc.

I am not concerned about authenticity...it was pack pulled by me. That 1961 example was somewhat interesting...my card is in worse shape, but it is the 1/1.

Originally Posted by JustinD

With condition if you were to choose grading, I would ask for Authentic only.

It's clear it would likely be a 1.5 or 2.5 at best, the only concern with these would be a fake gold stamp. If it was a better condition card I would maybe go numerical, here I think it would be a hindrance with modern collectors so obsessed with grading numbers.

[packs]

The sale price is based entirely on the Topps buyback stamp. I'm not sure three's any reason to grade it.