2015 Topps Update Series Giovanny Urshela RC #US172 (In-Person Autograph)
Giovanny Urshela · Topps · Rookie Card (RC) with Aftermarket (In-Person) Autograph
Player
Giovanny Urshela
Set
2015 Topps Update Series
Year
2015
Card #
#US172
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint) / Authentic Auto. Centering is heavily shifted to the top-left; corners appear slightly soft, and there is a visible white nick on the bottom-right edge.
Category
Rookie Card (RC) with Aftermarket (In-Person) Autograph
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Urshela is a respected MLB veteran with a solid fan base, though he is not a Hall of Fame track player. Demand is highest among Cleveland fans and Yankee fans (where he spent his peak years).
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $25.00
Graded Value
PSA 8 (Auto Grade 9/10): $40-$60; PSA 9 (Auto Grade 10): $75-$100; Raw: $15-$25.
Comparable Sales
Raw base RCs of Urshela sell for $1-3. Unauthenticated/In-person signed RCs from this era typically sell for $15-$25. Certified Topps Chrome autographs of Urshela from the same year sell in the $40-$60 range.
Description
This is a 2015 Topps Update Series Giovanny Urshela Rookie Card featuring a large, bold blue ink autograph across the front. The card shows Urshela in his Cleveland Indians uniform, mid-throw. As an 'Update' rookie, this is a key early card for the veteran third baseman. Note that the autograph is an aftermarket addition (In-Person/IP) and not a Topps-certified pack-pulled autograph.
Key Features
Official MLB 'RC' rookie logo; Large on-card signature in blue sharpie; Team-specific branding for the Cleveland Indians; Key rookie from the 2015 Topps Update set.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High for the card, Medium for the autograph. The card uses standard 2015 Topps glossy stock with correct printing patterns. The signature matches Urshela's known 'G' and 'U' looping patterns, but without a certificate of authenticity or grading, it is considered an 'unverified' raw autograph.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering bias (bottom border is much thicker than top); top-left corner shows slight wear; edge chipping visible on the right side; autograph is unauthenticated and lacks a 'Topps Certified Autograph' stamp.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card, as it allows for the 'Autographed' filter. It could also sell well in Facebook groups dedicated to Indians/Guardians collectors or MLB In-Person autograph enthusiasts.
Selling Tips
Do not list this as a 'Topps Certified' autograph; clearly state 'IP' or 'In-Person' to avoid returns. Given the centering issues, grading the card itself is not recommended; however, sending it to PSA/DNA for 'Dual Authentication' (authenticating the signature and the card) is the only way to maximize the value above $30.