2023 Topps Now Elly De La Cruz Call-Up 1st Career HR #280
Elly De La Cruz · Topps · Base Insert (On-Demand), Rookie Year
Player
Elly De La Cruz
Set
2023 Topps Now MLB
Year
2023
Card #
280
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate. Centering looks slightly top-heavy (60/40), corners appear sharp but edges on Topps Now are prone to chipping. Glossy surface appears clean in photo.
Category
Base Insert (On-Demand), Rookie Year
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong. Elly De La Cruz remains one of the most exciting young talents in baseball, maintaining high transaction volume for his early career items.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $65-85
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales on eBay range from $6.00 to $10.00. PSA 10 copies have recently settled in the $70 range, while PSA 9s struggle to break $30.
Description
This 2023 Topps Now card commemorates Elly De La Cruz's explosive arrival to the Major Leagues. The card features a dynamic action shot of his 1st Career Home Run which exited at 114.8 MPH. It features the 'Call-Up' designation and the date 6.7.23 printed on the front. A must-have for Cincinnati Reds fans and prospect collectors.
Key Features
Commemorates first career MLB Home Run; Extremely high exit velocity stat featured; Limited print run based on 24-hour original sales window; High-demand rookie player.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'Topps Now' logo, crispness of the '114.8 MPH' text, and standard Topps card stock are consistent with genuine on-demand products. Not a high-risk card for counterfeiting due to moderate price point.
Flaws to Note
Topps Now cards often have minor edge chipping from the factory cutting process. Centering on this specific copy appears slightly off toward the top border. Softening on the top-left corner is possible due to unprotected handling in the photo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to its high volume of active player collectors and 'Buy It Now' search traffic. Facebook Reds fan groups are a secondary option.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10, as the grading fee currently exceeds the value of a PSA 9. Use '1st Career Home Run' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a standard envelope (eBay Standard Envelope) to keep costs low for the buyer.