2023 Topps Holiday Cal Raleigh #HWT-18
Cal Raleigh · Topps · Parallel / Insert
Player
Cal Raleigh
Set
2023 Topps Holiday Baseball
Year
2023
Card #
HWT-18
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) - Centering appears acceptable, sharp corners, clean edges, and glossy surface with standard holiday glitter foil reflection.
Category
Parallel / Insert
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Seasonal demand peaks around the holidays, steady year-round interest from Mariners team collectors and Cal Raleigh fans.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00, PSA 10: $40.00 - $60.00
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of similar 2023 Topps Holiday star parallels generally range from $1.99 to $4.99 depending on the specific player and shipping costs.
Description
Up for sale is a 2023 Topps Holiday baseball card featuring Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, card number HWT-18. This festive card features a holiday-themed design complete with a Christmas tree background, ornaments, and heavy holiday glitter foil sparkle finish. The top-left corner features the Topps 75th anniversary logo alongside the Mariners team abbreviation. A great addition for any Seattle Mariners or Cal Raleigh PC.
Key Features
Festive holiday foil sparkle parallel design, Topps 75th anniversary logo, popular catcher for the Seattle Mariners (known as 'Big Dumper'), modern insert/parallel from a fun holiday-themed retail set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic Topps Holiday card stock, correct font style, official Topps 75th anniversary foil stamp, and standard holiday light refraction patterns. Not a heavily counterfeited card due to low modern retail price point.
Flaws to Note
Standard minor print lines or typical factory surface speckling common with Topps holiday glitter finishes. No major creases or severe corner dings visible in the image.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or dedicated Facebook Mariners team collecting groups.
Selling Tips
List during the winter holiday season for maximum nostalgic appeal. Ship securely in a penny sleeve, top loader, and team bag inside a rigid mailer or bubble mailer using USPS Ground Advantage.