2012 Topps Chrome Will Middlebrooks RC #164
Will Middlebrooks · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Will Middlebrooks
Set
2012 Topps Chrome
Year
2012
Card #
164
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimate - Centering looks slightly top-heavy. Surface shows some minor glare/reflections but corners appear relatively sharp for a Chrome card through the sleeve.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Will Middlebrooks is a retired player with a dedicated but small fan base in the Boston market. Demand is currently driven primarily by Red Sox team set collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10.00-$15.00, PSA 9: $20.00-$25.00, PSA 10: $45.00-$55.00
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.99 to $2.50. PSA 10 examples rarely come to market but have historical sales in the $40 range, while mid-grade graded copies often sell for less than the cost of the grading fee.
Description
This is a 2012 Topps Chrome Will Middlebrooks Rookie Card. The card features Will Middlebrooks in his Boston Red Sox home white uniform with the iconic Red Sox logo and the MLB 'RC' rookie identifier on the front. The Chrome finish provides a high-gloss, metallic look characteristic of the popular Topps Chrome set.
Key Features
Official MLB Rookie Card logo; popular Topps Chrome brand; Red Sox team affiliation; 2012 first-run chrome rookie class.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct Topps Chrome logo placement, standard chrome card stock thickness, and authentic 2012 Red Sox branding. Not a highly counterfeited card due to moderate market value.
Flaws to Note
Centering appears slightly off-center top-to-bottom. Chrome surfaces from 2012 are prone to light micro-scratching (‘refractor lines’) and dimples which are visible under high magnification and would limit a Gem Mint grade.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with Best Offer) or COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-tail sales to Red Sox collectors.
Selling Tips
Grading this card is not recommended as the cost of grading exceeds the current market value. Use 'Red Sox RC' in titles and ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader using the eBay Standard Envelope for inexpensive, tracked shipping.