2023-24 Bowman University Chrome Tarris Reed Jr. 1st Bowman Auto #BCPA-TR
Tarris Reed Jr. · Topps (under Bowman brand) · 1st Bowman, Prospect, On-Card Autograph
Player
Tarris Reed Jr.
Set
2023-24 Bowman University Chrome Basketball
Year
2023
Card #
#BCPA-TR
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate; 60/40 centering, sharp corners, clean edges, signature is bold and on-card.
Category
1st Bowman, Prospect, On-Card Autograph
Manufacturer
Topps (under Bowman brand)
Demand Level
Moderate. Demand for college-licensed cards is lower than NBA-licensed cards, but high for players on powerhouse teams like UConn. Tarris Reed Jr.'s market is currently tied to his performance as a rising collegiate big man.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $25.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $100-130
Comparable Sales
Recent 1st Bowman on-card autos for similar collegiate prospects in this set have sold between $12 and $30 raw. Graded PSA 10 examples for mid-tier prospects typically stabilize around the $80-$120 range depending on player performance.
Description
This is a 2023-24 Bowman University Chrome Prospect Autograph of Tarris Reed Jr. showing him in his UConn Huskies uniform. The card features the '1st Bowman' logo, signifying his first major licensed trading card. It includes a beautiful blue on-card autograph with his jersey number '5' inscribed. The card is encased in a protective magnetic one-touch holder.
Key Features
Features the '1st Bowman' designation which is the gold standard for basketball prospects. It is a Topps Certified Autograph Issue with a clean on-card signature from a prominent Big Ten/Big East transfer prospect.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card features the standard Topps 'Certified Autograph Issue' text, crisp Bowman University Chrome foiling, and authentic 1st Bowman logo. The 'U' Bowman logo on the top left is consistent with 2023 University product.
Flaws to Note
Vertical centering appears slightly heavy toward the bottom. Minor white print speck visible on the top right edge. No major surface scratches or corner dings visible through the case.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card's price point. It could also find a buyer in UConn Huskies or Michigan Wolverines fan groups on Facebook.
Selling Tips
Sell during the peak of the College Basketball season or March Madness to maximize eyes on the product. Use keywords like 'UConn Huskies', '1st Bowman Auto', and 'Prospect' in the title. Photography is excellent, keep it in the one-touch for shipping.