2017 Topps Chrome MLS Soccer David Villa #70 Base Refractor
Topps / Topps Chrome · Collectibles & Antiques > Trading Cards
Era / Decade
2010s (Released in 2017). Identified by the New York City FC 2017 kit design and Topps Chrome border styling.
Material
Chromium cardstock (plastic-coated card) with a metallic, reflective surface.
Condition
Good to Very Good. The card appears to have a large scratch or debris on the surface near the center-left. Corners and edges show slight whitening or minor wear in the photo. It is not currently in a protective sleeve, which lowers the grade.
Demand Level
Moderate. Soccer enthusiasts collect David Villa as a legend, but base cards from 2017 have steady rather than explosive demand unless they are short-printed parallels.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
Raw: $3.00 - $12.00; Graded PSA 10: $40.00 - $60.00 (Current condition suggests it is not a PSA 10 candidate).
Estimated Retail Value
$4.00 - $6.00 (Price per pack at release was approx. $5.00)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw base versions of this card range from $2.00 to $8.00 plus shipping. Refractor parallels (identified by a rainbow sheen) sell for $15.00+.
Description
2017 Topps Chrome Major League Soccer trading card featuring Spanish legend David Villa of New York City FC. This is a Base card with the signature Chrome shine. Card #70. Features Villa in his captain's armband in the iconic NYCFC sky blue jersey.
Key Features
Features a world-class player and Spanish legend (David Villa). Topps Chrome is a premium, highly sought-after product in the soccer hobby compared to standard Paper cards.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct Topps Chrome logo placement, sharp printing of the NYCFC badge, and authentic 'refractor-style' light play on the stock.
Flaws to Note
Visible surface scratch across the mid-left side. Minor corner softing on bottom right. Lack of protective penny sleeve may have caused micro-scratching on the sensitive chrome surface.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the primary market for sports cards. COMC (Check Out My Cards) or specialized soccer card Facebook groups are also excellent options.
Selling Tips
Immediately place the card in a 'Penny Sleeve' and then a 'Top Loader' to prevent further damage. List with high-quality scans of front and back. Use 'David Villa NYCFC 2017 Topps Chrome #70' as the primary title keywords.