2023 Topps Series 1 Cal Stevenson 1988 35th Anniversary On-Card Auto RC #88BA-CS
Cal Stevenson · Topps · Rookie Card, Autograph, Insert
Player
Cal Stevenson
Set
2023 Topps Series 1 - 1988 Topps Baseball 35th Anniversary Autographs
Year
2023
Card #
#88BA-CS
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) - The card appears to have good centering and clean edges. The top-loader has significant scratching, but the card surface beneath appears largely protected. Corners look sharp, though micro-chipping on the green borders is common for this set.
Category
Rookie Card, Autograph, Insert
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Cal Stevenson is a journeyman outfielder currently with the Phillies. Demand is driven by team collectors (A's or Phillies) and set builders working on the 1988 anniversary autograph subset.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $60-80
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for Cal Stevenson on-card autographs from 2023 Topps have consistently settled between $4.99 and $10.00 plus shipping. Similar anniversary autos from common rookies in the 2023 set follow this same pricing floor.
Description
This is a 2023 Topps Series 1 Cal Stevenson Rookie Card featuring the iconic 1988 Topps 35th Anniversary wood-grain style frame with green Athletics accents. The card features a crisp blue on-card autograph (certified by Topps). As a rookie 'RC' designated card, it captures Stevenson in full swing following his debut with the Oakland Athletics.
Key Features
Features a certified on-card autograph rather than a sticker, which is highly preferred by collectors. It carries the official MLB RC shield and the 35th Anniversary foil stamp.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'Topps Certified Autograph Issue' text is properly placed, the blue ink shows natural flow and variable pressure of a real pen, and the silver 35th Anniversary foil stamp has the correct reflective properties.
Flaws to Note
Centering is slightly heavy toward the left border. The green borders are prone to white chipping on the edges. Potential surface scratches may exist but are difficult to verify through the scratched top-loader.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to the high volume of player/team collectors. COMC is a good secondary option for steady-state sales.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) likely exceeds the market value of the card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10. List it as 'Cal Stevenson RC Auto' and use a clean, new top-loader for photos to ensure the surface looks as clear as possible.