Topps Five Star Appraisal

Derek Jeter 2012 Topps Five Star Jersey Autograph - Beckett Graded 9.5

This is a premium Derek Jeter baseball trading card featured in a Beckett Grading Services (BGS) protective slab. The card is a 2012 Topps Five Star edition, a high-end release known for thick cardstock and luxury aesthetic. The card features a vibrant blue holographic or refractor background with a central image of Jeter in his New York Yankees home pinstripe uniform, captured in a running motion. This specific card includes an embedded 'Game Used Jersey' relic piece and an on-card autograph. The BGS gold label indicates a high grade of Gem Mint 9.5, with sub-grades for Centering, Edges, Corners, and Surface likely distributed across the bottom of the label block. The card is presented in a custom red 'Legendary Collection' presentation box with a charcoal foam insert, designed specifically to hold graded slabs securely. The construction appears to be standard high-quality high-gloss cardboard for the card and polycarbonate for the slab. The condition is professionally verified as 'Gem Mint', showing no visible surface scratches, whitening on the edges, or corner soft spots. The serial number 001012140 is visible on the label for authentication verification. The card belongs to the modern era of sports collectibles (2000-present) where rarity and professional grading heavily influence market value.