Michael Thomas
Wide Receiver · New Orleans Saints
Panini Contenders Football - Season Ticket #Not visible
Year & Era
2020 — Modern Era
Card Type
Base Veteran Card
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Rarity
Common base card, high print run, easily accessible on the secondary market
Overall Assessment
A clean, well-preserved base veteran card from a popular flagship set, ideal for a Michael Thomas or New Orleans Saints team PC.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Centering Assessment
Front: 55/45 Left-Right, 50/50 Top-Bottom
Surface Condition
Near Mint; clean gloss with standard minor refractions
Corner Condition
Sharp 90-degree corners with no visible rounding or dings
Edge Condition
Clean edges with no chipping or rough cutting visible inside the toploader
Print Quality
Standard Panini print quality with good color saturation and sharp typography
Estimated Value
$2 - $5 raw
Comparison to Known Examples
Centering and surface condition are typical for factory-fresh Contenders base cards from 2020.
Authentication Tips
Check for official Panini branding, crisp font rendering on the ticket stub design, and standard card stock weight.
Grading Recommendation
Raw / Not Recommended; grading costs outweigh the low raw market value of a base veteran card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; card is safely housed in a top loader.
Provenance Notes
Sourced from 2020 Panini Contenders Football hobby or retail packs.
Historical Context
Michael Thomas set the NFL single-season receptions record in 2019 with 149 catches, making his 2020 cards notable follow-ups.
Market Trends
Stable to slightly declining market value due to injuries affecting the player's recent playing time.
Investment Potential
Low investment potential for base cards; primarily recommended for player collectors and set builders.
Similar Cards
2020 Panini Prizm Michael Thomas, 2020 Donruss Michael Thomas
Display & Preservation
Keep in current penny sleeve and top loader combination away from direct sunlight and humidity.
Interesting Facts
The Contenders 'Ticket' design mimics an actual game admission ticket, complete with section, row, and seat numbers matching his jersey number 13.