2021 Topps Stadium Club Tomoyuki Sugano RC #299
Tomoyuki Sugano · Topps · Rookie Card (RC), Base
Player
Tomoyuki Sugano
Set
2021 Topps Stadium Club
Year
2021
Card #
#299
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (NM-MT) to PSA 9 (Mint) range. Centering appears slightly heavy toward the left. Bottom right corner shows slight rounding/whitening from handling. Surface shows typical gloss.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is mostly limited to Orioles team collectors, Japanese baseball enthusiasts, or Stadium Club set builders. Sugano did not ultimately play for the Orioles, making this an 'error' or 'unproduced' style curiosity.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $12 - $18, PSA 9: $20 - $30, PSA 10: $45 - $60 (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this base rookie generally fall between $0.99 and $2.50 plus shipping. Graded copies are rare because of the low ROI, but a PSA 10 recently sold for approximately $50.
Description
This 2021 Topps Stadium Club rookie card features Japanese pitching star Tomoyuki Sugano. Following the Stadium Club tradition, the card features high-quality, full-bleed photography showing Sugano in his Baltimore Orioles warmup gear during a transition period. The card features the 'RC' rookie logo in the upper left and the iconic Stadium Club logo in the upper right.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card (RC) designation. Features a prominent international star from the NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball) in a niche US release. Iconic photography-focused set design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic Topps card stock with correct gloss finish. High-resolution printing on the 'RC' logo and player nameplate. Proper Stadium Club foil stamping. This card is not commonly faked due to its low market value.
Flaws to Note
Visible softening on the bottom right corner where held. Minor edge wear on the left side. Slight horizontal centering bias toward the left edge. Card is being held with bare hands which can transfer oils to the surface.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with 'Best Offer'), COMC, or Sportlots. This is a great 'add-on' card for a larger trade or sale in Facebook collector groups.
Selling Tips
Due to low value, sell this raw in a plain white envelope (PWE) to keep shipping costs down. Use keywords like 'Rookie Card', 'NPB', and 'Japan' to attract international collectors. Do not grade this card, as the grading fee will significantly exceed the card's market value.