2023 Topps Series 1 Sandy Alcantara #275
Sandy Alcantara · Topps (Fanatics) · Base Card / 2022 NL Cy Young Winner
Player
Sandy Alcantara
Set
2023 Topps Series 1
Year
2023
Card #
275
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy on the right border (approx 60/40), but the corners appear sharp and the surface is clean from visible defects.
Category
Base Card / 2022 NL Cy Young Winner
Manufacturer
Topps (Fanatics)
Demand Level
Moderate. Demand is steady among Marlins team collectors and Cy Young award chasers, but supply is very high for base flagship cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 9: $10 - $15, PSA 10: $25 - $35, PSA 8: $5 - $8
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $1.99 including shipping. PSA 10 graded copies typically sell for $20-$30, mostly to set collectors or player enthusiasts.
Description
This is the base card for 2022 NL Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara from the flagship 2023 Topps Series 1 set. The card features Alcantara in his white Miami Marlins home uniform, pumping his fist in a celebratory roar. The 2023 design features a unique border with a 'stitched' look and includes the Topps 75th Anniversary diamond logo in the upper right. Information on the back highlights his incredible 2022 season including 200+ innings and his Cy Young achievement.
Key Features
Features the 2022 National League Cy Young Award winner; Iconic 'fist pump' celebration photo; Clean, modern flagship design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock thickness is consistent with standard Topps 20pt paper; the 'Topps 75' diamond logo has sharp printing; the Marlins logo and 'MIA' text show clean registration typical of professional mass production.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering bias on the front; potential for minor edge chipping common to the 2023 design's white borders; no visible creases or surface scratches.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best option for low-value singles (using eBay Standard Envelope). COMC (Check Out My Cards) is excellent for batching lower-value cards for bulk sale.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card individually as the cost of grading significantly exceeds the market value. List as '2023 Topps Sandy Alcantara Marlins Cy Young #275'. Shipping via eBay Standard Envelope for $0.60 - $1.00 is the most cost-effective method.