2013 Bowman Chrome Draft Riley Unroe Blue Ink Autograph #BCA-RU
Riley Unroe · Topps (Bowman) · Rookie Autograph (1st Bowman Style), Prospect Autograph
Player
Riley Unroe
Set
2013 Bowman Chrome Draft Picks & Prospects Autographs
Year
2013
Card #
#BCA-RU
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy to the right (approx 60/40), corners look relatively sharp but show some white on background surfaces. Chrome surface appears clean but common for this era to have minor refraction lines.
Category
Rookie Autograph (1st Bowman Style), Prospect Autograph
Manufacturer
Topps (Bowman)
Demand Level
Low. Riley Unroe is a career minor leaguer/journeyman who has not found sustained MLB success. Demand is limited to Rays completionist collectors or Unroe fans.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $60-80 (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 2013 Bowman Draft Autographs of non-star players range from $1.50 to $5.00 plus shipping. Riley Unroe specific sales have been stagnant due to lack of MLB production.
Description
This 2013 Bowman Chrome Draft Picks & Prospects features an on-card blue ink autograph of Riley Unroe. The card highlights Unroe in his Tampa Bay Rays batting stance with the iconic Chrome refractor-style finish. The '1st Bowman' style autograph sets are the gold standard for MLB prospect collecting. It includes the mandatory 'Topps Certified Autograph Issue' seal.
Key Features
On-card signature (not a sticker), first major release autograph for the player, officially licensed by MLB, high-end Chrome finish.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. Features crisp on-card ink that displays natural 'bleeding' into the card stock, proper Topps hologram-style text on the front, and correct card stock thickness. Not a player typically targeted for high-end counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Slight centering shift toward the right border. Surface scratches are common on 2013 Chrome stock and should be checked under light. Minor edge chipping possible on the dark bottom border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with 'Best Offer'), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term storage and easier bulk selling, or Rays fan groups on Facebook.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees will be higher than the market value. Use 'Riley Unroe Auto' and 'Rays Prospect' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve, top loader, and bubble mailer (ground advantage) or eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost items.