Steve Avery
Baseball • Topps Finest
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1993
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Finest
Card Number
#118
Card Type
Veteran / Parallel
Rarity
Refractor (Parallel)
Parallel Variant & Language
Refractor • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $60; PSA 9 (Mint): $150 - $200; PSA 10 (Gem Mint): $500+
Recent Sales
Comparable 1993 Finest Refractors for stars of this era sell between $40 and $80 raw on eBay. Avery is a popular figure from the 1990s Braves, keeping demand steady among team collectors.
Condition Details
Centering appears slightly heavy toward the right border. Visible surface scratches on the protective coating/surface. Evidence of light edge wear and minor softening on the corners. Typical greening/fading issues common for 1993 Finest stock.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for value unless the surface scratches are on the removable protective film and not the card itself. Given the centering and corner softening, a grade of 7 or 8 is likely, which may not justify the cost of grading over the raw market value.
Card Description
Features Atlanta Braves pitcher Steve Avery in a follow-through pitching motion. He is wearing the classic 1990s white Braves home jersey and a blue cap with the red 'A' logo. The design features the iconic 1993 Finest metallic finish with a rainbow refractor sheen.
Notable Features
This is a Refractor parallel, the first-ever refractor set produced by Topps. While not serial numbered, these were produced in much lower quantities than the base set (est. 241 per player).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1993 Topps Finest stock. The 'Refractor' effect is correctly applied to the player image and borders. The font size and 'Finest' logo placement match known authentic copies.
Scanned: 2026-07-13T02:06:45.406195