Item Report
Topps Bret Saberhagen Kansas City Royals Metal Card
By: Topps
Style: Sports Collectibles / Modern Trading Cards
Origin: United States
Materials: Metal (likely aluminum or zinc alloy)
Age: circa 1990s
Condition: Very Good (minor surface scratches, consistent with age, not officially graded)
Value: $5 - $20
Maker's Marks / Writing: Topps logo, 'Bret Saberhagen', 'Royals'
Date: 2025-06-11 19:31:46.904813
Description:
This is a commemorative metal trading card issued by Topps featuring Bret Saberhagen, a pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. The card is made of metal rather than standard cardboard and depicts an embossed image of Saberhagen pitching, along with his name and the team (Royals). Metal cards like this were often produced as special collectibles or premium inserts in the 1990s.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a collectible metal trading card issued for collectors and fans of Major League Baseball and Bret Saberhagen. While visually striking due to the metal embossing, these items were produced in moderate quantities as special promotions. They appeal mainly to niche collectors and generally do not command high prices.
Individual Images:
- The image shows strong embossing and clear text. Minor wear or scratches are present but expected for this type of collectible. No packaging or COA is visible in the provided photo.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation visible in the image.
Condition:
Very Good (minor surface scratches, consistent with age, not officially graded)
Identification Score: 99%
The piece is clearly identified by the Topps logo, player name (Bret Saberhagen), and team. This distinctive metal trading card format was commonly produced in the 1990s.
Authenticity Score: 95%
The metal card appears to have the correct likeness and finishing typical of authentic Topps metal trading cards of the period. However, without packaging or COA, a small degree of uncertainty remains.
Image Memory Note
This is a metal Topps card featuring Bret Saberhagen from the Kansas City Royals, likely produced as a special collectible in the 1990s.
Keywords
Topps, Bret Saberhagen, Kansas City Royals, metal trading card, sports collectible, baseball, United States, 1990s
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