Tom Brady 2005 Finest SuperFractor 1/1 sells for $704K

2005 Topps Finest SuperFractor Die Cut #105 Tom Brady (#1/1) - PSA Authentic just changed hands for $704,550 at Goldin on 12/07/25, and it’s a useful data point for anyone tracking high-end Brady or early 2000s football chromium cards.

Below, we’ll walk through what this card is, why collectors care, and how this sale fits into the broader Brady and SuperFractor market.

Card overview: what exactly sold?

Card: 2005 Topps Finest SuperFractor Die Cut #105 Tom Brady
Player / Team: Tom Brady, New England Patriots
Year / Era: 2005 (modern, early ultra-modern chromium era)
Set: Topps Finest Football
Parallel: SuperFractor Die Cut
Serial numbering: True 1-of-1 (stated #1/1)
Rookie status: Not a rookie card (Brady’s true rookies are 2000)
Grading company: PSA
Grade: PSA Authentic (no numerical grade assigned)

SuperFractors are Topps’ hallmark 1-of-1 parallel, recognizable by their gold “swirl” refractor finish. The Die Cut treatment adds extra visual complexity and condition sensitivity due to the shaped edges and corners.

While this is not a rookie, it is an early-career, 1-of-1 SuperFractor of Tom Brady from a major chromium brand, which puts it squarely in the conversation for important non-rookie Brady pieces of the 2000s.

Why this card matters to collectors

1. SuperFractors as a tier of rarity

A SuperFractor is a Topps parallel with a print run of exactly one copy. For player collectors and high-end investors, a SuperFractor often represents the “top of the pyramid” for that player in a given set.

In 2005, print runs and parallel structures were far less crowded than many ultra-modern releases. A 1-of-1 Brady SuperFractor from this era has:

True one-copy scarcity (no parallels of the parallel)
Recognition among collectors across sports who understand what “SuperFractor” implies
A premium position within the 2005 Finest rainbow (Refractors, X-Fractors, Golds, etc.)

2. Early-career Tom Brady in a flagship chromium line

While 2000 Contenders is Brady’s key rookie, his early-2000s Topps chrome-style cards are extremely important to long-term collectors. 2005 Topps Finest sits in that lane as:

An established Topps chromium brand with a loyal following
A window into Brady’s prime Patriots run (post–first Super Bowls, pre–late-career Bucs storylines)

This card isn’t a rookie, but it’s a prime-era, major-brand, true 1-of-1. For some collectors, that’s the sweet spot: you sidestep rookie-card bidding wars while still owning a piece from his peak years.

3. Die-cut condition challenges and PSA Authentic

Die-cuts are notoriously tough to grade due to:

Additional corners and edges
Greater risk of chipping or surface flaws during production and handling

This example was graded PSA Authentic rather than receiving a numerical grade (like PSA 8 or PSA 9). PSA Authentic means:

PSA confirms the card is genuine
They are not assigning a specific condition grade, often due to visible wear or at the submitter’s choice

For a 1-of-1 SuperFractor, many collectors are more concerned with ownership and eye appeal than the difference between, say, a PSA 6 and PSA 8. The Authentic designation can matter less when the card simply cannot be replaced.

The sale: $704,550 at Goldin

Auction house: Goldin
Sale date (UTC): 12/07/25
Realized price: $704,550

Converted from the provided price in cents (70,455,000), the final hammer plus buyer’s premium landed at $704,550.

This result places the card in the upper tier of Brady non-rookie, non-auto sales, especially for early 2000s chromium parallels.

Market context and price comparison

When evaluating a sale like this, collectors typically look at “comps”—short for comparables—which are recent sales of the same or closely related cards.

Because this is a true 1-of-1, there are no direct, repeatable comps for this exact card. Instead, we look at:

Other Brady 1-of-1s from similar years or sets
Premium early Brady parallels in BGS/PSA slabs
High-end, non-rookie Brady SuperFractors or Gold vinyl-style 1-of-1s

Based on available public auction data through major houses and marketplaces:

Brady 1-of-1 parallels from key brands (Topps Chrome, Finest, Bowman Chrome) have consistently realized strong six-figure prices when the card is from his playing era and presents well.
Rookie and autograph grails (like 2000 Contenders Championship Ticket autos) typically anchor the very top of Brady’s market, often above comparable non-auto 1-of-1s.
Post-playing career and milestone-driven demand has continued to support Brady’s high-end market, with some softening or stabilization in broader modern football but relatively strong resilience at the true grail level.

Within that framework, $704,550 for a 2005 Topps Finest Brady SuperFractor Die Cut #1/1 PSA Authentic aligns with the idea that:

Early, prime-era Brady 1-of-1s from major chrome sets still command a major premium.
Collectors are willing to pay deep into six figures even when the label reads “Authentic” instead of a high numeric grade, as long as eye appeal and scarcity are there.

Because 1-of-1s rarely trade publicly, it’s difficult to call this result definitively “high” or “low” versus a normalized price range. Rather, it sits in a reasonable band for a card that checks: Brady, early 2000s, Finest, SuperFractor, 1-of-1, graded by PSA.

Set and era: where 2005 Finest fits in Brady’s card timeline

2005 Topps Finest Football comes from a period when:

Chromium technology (refractors, X-Fractors, SuperFractors) was well established but not yet overwhelmed by the parallel explosion seen later.
Print runs and parallel tiers, while not tiny, were more restrained than many ultra-modern releases.
Tom Brady was transitioning from upstart Super Bowl winner to established dynasty quarterback.

For Brady collectors, key card “buckets” tend to be:

Rookie year (2000): Contenders, Bowman Chrome, SP Authentic, and major parallels.
Prime Patriots years (roughly 2001–2012): Chrome/Finest refractors and low-numbered or 1-of-1s.
Late-career Patriots and Buccaneers: Inserts, on-card autos, and tribute or milestone-based releases.

This 2005 Finest SuperFractor obviously isn’t a rookie, but it squarely targets bucket #2: prime-era Brady in a familiar Topps chromium shell with the rarest parallel available.

PSA Authentic and value perception

It’s worth briefly covering how a PSA Authentic designation can influence how collectors view a card like this:

For commonly available cards (e.g., base rookies with large population counts), a lack of numeric grade can significantly limit value.
For 1-of-1s and very low-pop grails, collectors often prioritize authenticity and presentation over the specific number printed on the label.

In this case, the strong result at Goldin suggests the market accepted PSA Authentic as sufficient and focused more on:

The SuperFractor 1-of-1 status
The die-cut aesthetics
The provenance of a major auction house

Collectors may still prefer a numeric grade when possible, especially if it’s high, but this sale shows that scarcity plus brand plus player can comfortably outweigh grading nuances when the piece is unique.

Possible drivers behind demand

A few broader hobby and player trends provide context for this sale:

Brady’s retirement status has pushed many collectors to think in terms of long-term historical positioning rather than short-term performance swings.
The hobby has placed increasing emphasis on “story cards”—pieces that combine notable players, rare parallels, and recognizable brands.
There is continued interest in early- to mid-2000s chromium football, as collectors revisit sets they opened (or missed) during the original era.

Within that environment, a 2005 Finest Brady SuperFractor Die Cut #1/1 emerging at auction with PSA authentication and Goldin promotion naturally drew attention from high-end Brady collectors and high-net-worth buyers looking for centerpiece items.

Takeaways for collectors and small sellers

A few things this sale highlights for anyone active in football cards:

Player + brand + scarcity still rule the top of the market.
Brady, Topps Finest, and a true 1-of-1 SuperFractor is a simple but powerful combination.
Not every important card has to be a rookie.
Prime-era, non-rookie 1-of-1s from respected sets can command major attention.
Authentic-only slabs can still do serious numbers when the card is unique.
For one-of-ones, eye appeal and provenance often matter more than whether the label says PSA 6 or PSA 8.
Public 1-of-1 sales help set informal benchmarks.
Even though no two 1-of-1s are identical, this result gives Brady collectors and sellers another reference point when evaluating other SuperFractors and rare parallels.

How figoca looks at sales like this

At figoca, we try to place individual auction results into a broader, data-aware context:

Comparing icons across eras (e.g., Brady vs. other all-time QBs)
Tracking how key parallels (SuperFractors, Gold Vinyls, low-numbered refractors) perform relative to rookies and autographs
Making sure collectors understand what they’re looking at and why it matters, without overselling or promising outcomes

The $704,550 sale of the 2005 Topps Finest SuperFractor Die Cut #105 Tom Brady (#1/1) PSA Authentic at Goldin on 12/07/25 is a reminder that:

Early chromium 1-of-1s of all-time greats continue to be treated as long-term centerpiece cards.
The hobby still values scarcity, brand lineage, and player legacy over short-term speculation at the very top end.

For Brady collectors, it’s one more datapoint in the story of how his non-rookie grails are being priced and appreciated in the post-playing-era market.

If you’re building a Brady collection, tracking these kinds of sales can help you decide which lane—rookies, early parallels, autos, or 1-of-1s—best matches your goals, budget, and collecting style.