2022 Bowman Chrome Elly De La Cruz Prospect Refractor #BCP-50
Elly De La Cruz · Topps (Bowman) · Prospect Parallel - Refractor
Player
Elly De La Cruz
Set
2022 Bowman Chrome Baseball Prospects
Year
2022
Card #
#BCP-50
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) to PSA 9 (Mint) - Visual inspection suggests roughly 60/40 centering, slightly soft lower-left corner, and some surface dust/minor pitting typically found in Chrome stock.
Category
Prospect Parallel - Refractor
Manufacturer
Topps (Bowman)
Demand Level
Strong - He is a high-ceiling player with massive hobby following. Demand fluctuates with his highlights but remains high for all 2022-era cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$25.00 - $45.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $35-50, PSA 9: $60-80, PSA 10: $175-225
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this refractor range from $30 to $45. PSA 9s have sold recently for approximately $70. PSA 10s consistently fetch over $185 during the active season.
Description
This is a 2022 Bowman Chrome Prospects Elly De La Cruz Refractor. The card features the Cincinnati Reds star in his red jersey sprinting down the baseline. It features the signature Bowman Chrome rainbow refractive finish when held under light. This is not the '1st Bowman' version, but it is one of his most popular early prospect cards from his debut year in the Bowman flagship product.
Key Features
Features one of the most exciting young talents in MLB; Refractor parallel; Early career prospect card; Sturdy chrome card stock; High hobby demand for Elly De La Cruz cards.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct 'Bowman Chrome' logo treatment; authentic rainbow diffraction (refraction) pattern; correct font for player name and card number; appropriate card thickness and weight for Topps Chrome stock.
Flaws to Note
Centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and bottom; bottom left corner shows minor whitening/rounding; surface shows potential light scratches or print lines common in 2022 Chrome sets.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for maximum visibility to prospect collectors; COMC is excellent if you prefer a 'hands-off' consignment approach.
Selling Tips
Wipe the surface with a microfiber cloth before photographing to remove fingerprints. Use a brand new penny sleeve and top-loader. If the surface is flawless, consider PSA grading as the jump to a PSA 10 adds significant value; however, if centering is off, sell raw.