2002 Bowman Chrome Gerardo Garcia #364
Gerardo Garcia · Topps / Bowman · Base Prospect Card
Player
Gerardo Garcia
Set
2002 Bowman Chrome
Year
2002
Card #
#364
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering 60/40, visible edge wear and surface micro-scratches
Category
Base Prospect Card
Manufacturer
Topps / Bowman
Demand Level
Niche/Low. Garcia had a short MLB career (34.1 total innings), limiting this card's appeal to Rays team collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (High population, low demand)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies of comparable common prospects from this set sell for $0.50-$0.99 plus shipping. Graded copies of non-superstars from this year rarely hit the market due to low ROI.
Description
Featured is a 2002 Bowman Chrome Gerardo Garcia card #364. The card showcases Garcia in his 'World' team uniform from the Futures Game, pitching for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays organization. It features the signature Bowman Chrome metallic finish with blue and black horizontal border accents.
Key Features
Early career prospect card; iconic 2002 Bowman Chrome photography and finish; features the vintage 'Devil Rays' branding.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct metallic reflectivity for Chrome stock; proper 'Bowman Chrome' logo font and spacing; authentic blue-cyan border hues. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Visible surface scratches on the chrome finish; edges show silvering/chipping common for this era; top-down centering is slightly off-ballance.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot or cheap BIN), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card show dollar boxes.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee far exceeds the market value. Best used as a 'filler' for a Tampa Bay Rays lot or sold for a low price to collectors completing the 2002 set.