Market outlook
Consistent demand for Yaz and 1962 Topps keys with minimal volatility in recent sales data.
Next months. Stable with slight upward pressure on mid-grades
Long term. Appreciating due to vintage scarcity and growing nostalgia market
TCGAI.PRO 5.0
Carl Yastrzemski 
Certificate #DE740D43A40C · Baseball
Carl Yastrzemski
Topps · #425 · 1962
TCGAI Score
5.0
Excellent Keep raw
Keep raw. Grading costs more than it adds.
Estimate, not an official grade.
Sub-grades, front and back
Each side is scored out of 10. The lowest sub-grade caps the TCGAI Score.
| Category | Front | Back |
|---|---|---|
| Centering | 9.5 | 9 |
| Corners | 6 | 6 |
| Edges | 6 | 6.5 |
| Surface | 6 | 7 |
| Whitening | 5 | 6 |
| Holo / foil | 6 | 7 |
- Limiting factor
- Whitening (5) ~30% perimeter whitening dominating top edge
- Centering
- Front 54/46 L/R, 49/51 T/B Back 49/51 L/R, 57/43 T/B Measured from the photo
What the AI found
Flaws visible at the photo's resolution. A grader under magnification may find more.
No defects listed at this photo resolution.
What this card sells for
An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.
Graded 5
$130
Raw, ungraded
$54.95
Grading premium
+137%
| Grade | Average | Range | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | $420 | $370 – $630 | 3 |
| 6 | $230 | $200 – $250 | 3 |
| 5 | $130 | — | 2 |
| 3 | $75.00 | $70.00 – $80.00 | 2 |
Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot. Muestra insuficiente (graded=2, validListings=35, mínimo=5). Rango estimado con baja confianza.
Reference used to identify the card
The card was matched against this image from eBay. It only confirms which card it is; the grade comes from your photos.
1962 Topps Carl Yastrzemski #425 - graded VG+ 3.5 💎
About this card
Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.
History
Carl Yastrzemski is a Baseball Hall of Famer who played his entire 23-year career with the Boston Red Sox, renowned for his 1967 'Impossible Dream' MVP season and career 3,419 hits, 452 home runs, and 1,844 RBIs, making this card a key piece of his legacy.
First released in the 1962 Topps Baseball set in the United States.
- Not his rookie card (1961 Topps #482 is rookie)
- High-numbered card (#425) from late series print run, contributing to relative scarcity
- Iconic early card of a Red Sox legend and 18-time All-Star
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Rare
- Print run
- Medium
- First printed in
- 1962 Topps Baseball
- Demand
- High
- Supply
- Low
- High card number from late-series print run with lower production
- Vintage 1962 Topps age leading to attrition
- Low graded 10 population (only 2 graded)
Collector notes
Condition. Check for centering issues common in high-numbered Topps cards, print defects on off-white cardboard, edge chipping, corner wear, and wax stain marks from original packaging.
Storage. Store in card sleeves with top loaders or semi-rigid holders, keep in cool, dry environment away from sunlight to prevent fading and warping.
Authenticity. Examine Topps 1962 print patterns and fonts; fakes rare but check for incorrect back colors or blurry printing; authenticate via graded/graded grading.
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Card details
- Name
- Carl Yastrzemski
- Game
- Baseball
- Set
- Topps
- Number
- 425
- Year
- 1962
- Rarity
- Base
- Language
- English
- Manufacturer
- Topps
- Identification
- Matched on eBay
- Certificate
- #DE740D43A40C
- Graded on
- Apr 30, 2026
- Views
- 199
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