2024 Topps Series 2 Sawyer Gipson-Long Rookie Card #540
Sawyer Gipson-Long · Topps · Rookie Card (Base)
Player
Sawyer Gipson-Long
Set
2024 Topps Series 2
Year
2024
Card #
#540
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy on the right border (approx 60/40). Corners and edges appear sharp from the visual, but surface inspection is needed for a 10.
Category
Rookie Card (Base)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate-Low. Market demand for Gipson-Long is currently tied to his performance and health as a young arm in the Tigers rotation. Sells best to Tigers team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $18-25, PSA 10: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 2024 Topps base rookies of non-star pitchers consistently fall in the $0.50 to $1.50 range. Parallels like Rainbow Foils or Gold /2024 versions of this same card fetch $3-$10.
Description
Featured here is the 2024 Topps Series 2 rookie card of Detroit Tigers pitcher Sawyer Gipson-Long. The card showcases the modern 2024 design with the 'Detroit' team abbreviation in the corner and Gipson-Long in full pitching motion wearing the Tigers' 'City Connect' jersey. It features the official 'RC' Topps logo and the Topps 75th Anniversary stamp design element.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card (RC) designation for a developing MLB pitcher; card features the popular City Connect jersey variation in the action photography.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. Features the standard 2024 Topps gloss finish, correct logo crispness, and modern card stock thickness. This is a common base card and not a target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Centering is slightly shifted toward the right edge. Minor white speck visible on the bottom right corner edge which may be a slight nick or paper fiber.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (using eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping), COMC, or Sportlots. This is a high-volume, low-individual-value card best sold in lots or via low-cost shipping methods.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are pursuing a personal registry set, as grading fees will exceed the card's market value. Use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping to keep costs down. Group this with other 2024 Tigers rookies like Colt Keith or Justyn-Henry Malloy to increase appeal.