2024 Topps Series 1 Luinder Avila Rookie Card #251
Luinder Avila · Topps · Base Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Luinder Avila
Set
2024 Topps Series 1
Year
2024
Card #
251
Condition Grade
PSA 9 Mint potential. Visible centering is slightly heavy towards the bottom right. Corners appear sharp from the photo, but surface and edges cannot be fully verified without high-resolution scans.
Category
Base Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Common base rookie cards for mid-tier pitching prospects have limited market velocity unless the player has a breakout performance in a Major League game.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-8, PSA 9: $12-18, PSA 10: $35-50. Note: Grading costs likely exceed the market value for this specific base card.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for individual 2024 Topps base rookies of similar prospects range from $0.25 to $1.99. Bulk lots of 2024 Royals rookies sell for $5-10.
Description
A 2024 Topps Series 1 base rookie card featuring Kansas City Royals pitcher Luinder Avila in his light blue uniform. The card features the 70th Anniversary 'Topps 75' logo in the top right and the official MLB Rookie Card logo in the bottom left. The design incorporates a modern border with a gradient nameplate and a team-colored KC crest.
Key Features
Features the official MLB RC logo; core rookie card for a young Kansas City Royals pitching prospect; incorporates the Topps 75th Anniversary logo design.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. Features the correct Topps 75 foil-style logo and standard UV coating. This specific player/base card is not a target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Slight centering shift towards the right and bottom borders. Potential for white chipping on the high-gloss corners often found in 2024 Topps stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Kansas City Royals 'Team Lot' or 'Rookie Lot' on eBay. Due to low individual value, it is not recommended for high-end auction houses.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are a personal collector; grading fees will be higher than the card's worth. List it on eBay using 'Standard Envelope' for $0.60 shipping to keep the total cost attractive to budget collectors.