2024 Bowman Chrome Matt Shaw RC Lunar Glow Refractor #79
Matt Shaw · Topps (under Bowman brand) · Rookie Card, Parallel, Refractor
Player
Matt Shaw
Set
2024 Bowman Chrome
Year
2024
Card #
#79
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) - The card appears well-centered with sharp corners. However, the surface of Chrome cards often shows faint scratches or print lines under magnification. Centering looks approximately 55/45 left-to-right.
Category
Rookie Card, Parallel, Refractor
Manufacturer
Topps (under Bowman brand)
Demand Level
Strong. Matt Shaw is a highly-touted prospect for a major market team (Cubs). As it is his official rookie year, demand is peaked by sets like Bowman Chrome.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $25.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $125-150
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of the Lunar Glow parallel have fluctuated between $18 and $28 depending on the day. Graded PSA 10 copies have reached upwards of $140 during the mid-season peak.
Description
This is a 2024 Bowman Chrome Matt Shaw rookie card featuring the vibrant 'Lunar Glow' refractor parallel. The card shows Shaw in his Chicago Cubs home pinstripes, mid-swing. The 'RC' logo is prominently displayed in the top left corner. The Lunar Glow parallel provides a unique neon-green and blue hue shift when caught in the light, distinguishing it from standard refractors.
Key Features
True Rookie Card (RC) designation; desirable 'Lunar Glow' parallel; top Chicago Cubs prospect and 2023 first-round pick; high-quality Chrome finish.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'Lunar Glow' refraction pattern is difficult to replicate accurately. Topps/Bowman authentic card stock thickness and crisp micro-printing on the 'Bowman Chrome' logo are present.
Flaws to Note
Vertical surface scratches appear to be on the top-loader, but Chrome surfaces are notoriously prone to fine 'hairline' scratches. Slight top-to-bottom centering bias toward the bottom edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction for fastest sale, Buy It Now for max value); COMC for long-term consignment; local Cubs-specific Facebook card groups.
Selling Tips
Avoid grading unless you are certain of a PSA 10, as the cost of grading may exceed the value of a PSA 9. Use keywords like '2024 Bowman Chrome', 'Matt Shaw RC', and 'Lunar Glow' in titles. Photograph outside of the top-loader (but inside a penny sleeve) to show the surface clarity better.