2024 Bowman Chrome Carlos Virahonda 1st Bowman #BCP-22
Carlos Virahonda · Topps (under Bowman brand) · 1st Bowman, Prospect, Base Chrome
Player
Carlos Virahonda
Set
2024 Bowman Chrome Baseball
Year
2024
Card #
#BCP-22
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy on the right border (approx 60/40). Corners appear sharp from the photo, and the surface shows typical chrome gloss with no obvious refractive dimples.
Category
1st Bowman, Prospect, Base Chrome
Manufacturer
Topps (under Bowman brand)
Demand Level
Moderate. Prospects have a 'wait and see' demand profile. As a catcher in the lower minors, his market will fluctuate based on his minor league batting statistics and promotion path.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-12, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-45
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw base chrome versions of this card have settled between $0.99 and $2.50. Refractor parallels of this same player sell for $5-10, while the base chrome remains a high-volume, low-margin staple of the 2024 set.
Description
This is a 2024 1st Bowman Chrome card of Arizona Diamondbacks catching prospect Carlos Virahonda. The card features a high-gloss chrome finish with Virahonda in a dynamic batting stance wearing the Diamondbacks' black and teal uniform. The iconic '1st Bowman' logo is prominently displayed in the top right corner, signifying his first officially licensed trading card appearance.
Key Features
Features the '1st Bowman' logo, which is the most desirable designation for prospect collectors. Carlos Virahonda is a young international prospect for the Diamondbacks organization.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'Bowman Chrome' logo has the correct metallic sheen, and the sub-surface printing of the '1st' logo matches 2024 production standards. Not a high-risk card for counterfeiting due to its current market value.
Flaws to Note
Centering is slightly shifted to the right. The top edge appears to have a very minor speck of white (common in chrome cards). Surface should be checked for micro-scratches which are endemic to the 2024 Chrome stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for quick sales. COMC is recommended for long-term 'prospecting' (waiting for him to get promoted to the majors). Facebook Diamondbacks fan groups may also be interested.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, it is not recommended to grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10 and you believe in the player's long-term potential. List as '2024 Bowman Chrome Carlos Virahonda 1st' to maximize search hits. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader using 'eBay Standard Envelope' for $1.11 to keep shipping costs low for the buyer.