Michael Thomas
Wide Receiver · New Orleans Saints
Panini Contenders Football #Not explicitly visible on front, likely a base Season Ticket
Year & Era
2020 — Modern Era
Card Type
Base Season Ticket
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Rarity
Common base card with high print run, easily accessible on the secondary market
Overall Assessment
A clean, affordable base card of a former record-setting wide receiver, ideal for New Orleans Saints team collectors
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Centering Assessment
Front appears relatively well-centered left to right with minor top-bottom bias
Surface Condition
Near Mint, minor potential surface marks visible on the white border areas
Corner Condition
All four corners appear sharp with minimal signs of rounding or wear
Edge Condition
Clean edges along all four sides with standard factory cutting
Print Quality
Standard modern Panini print quality with gold foil accents and sharp photography
Estimated Value
1.00 - 5.00 USD raw
Comparison to Known Examples
Typical example of a modern base veteran card with standard centering and condition attributes
Authentication Tips
Check for correct card stock thickness, crisp foil stamping, and authentic Panini card back details
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading due to low raw value relative to grading fees
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; standard modern base card
Provenance Notes
Pulled from Panini Contenders hobby or retail packs
Historical Context
Michael Thomas set the NFL single-season receptions record in 2019, making his subsequent cards popular among team collectors
Market Trends
Stable to declining market for veteran wide receiver base cards
Investment Potential
Low investment potential for a base veteran card; primarily suited for player PC or set builders
Similar Cards
Other 2020 Panini Contenders base and insert cards of star wide receivers
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and top loader or semi-rigid holder in a dry, dark environment
Interesting Facts
Contenders is famous for its iconic 'Season Ticket' design mimicking game tickets