JOSE MESA
Baseball • Topps Base Set
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1996
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Base Set
Card Number
#413
Card Type
Veteran / Insert
Rarity
Insert
Parallel Variant & Language
Base Star Power • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $0.25 - $1.00; Graded (PSA 10): $20 - $30
Recent Sales
Recent sales of this specific insert typically fluctuate between $0.50 and $1.50 in bulk lots or as individual 'common' filler sales on eBay.
Condition Details
Moderate top-heavy centering; minor edge wear visible on the bottom right corner; some light surface scuffing on the gloss; minor white specking on the top edge.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of grading (approx. $15-25) significantly exceeds the market value of the card, and several condition flaws prevent it from achieving a Gem Mint grade.
Card Description
Jose Mesa is shown in his Cleveland Indians home uniform in a dynamic pitching follow-through. The card features a 'Star Power' theme with large yellow stars against a space/nebula background. The Cleveland Indians 'Chief Wahoo' logo is prominent on both his cap and his left pant leg.
Notable Features
Part of the 'Star Power' insert subset within the 1996 Topps Series 2 release. Features foil-etched lettering for the player's name and 'Star Power' branding.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with 1996 Topps print stock and high-gloss coating. Foil stamping is correctly aligned with the indentations on the card surface.
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