2022 Topps Steven Kwan Rookie Card #652
Steven Kwan · Topps · Base RC
Player
Steven Kwan
Set
2022 Topps Series 2 / Update
Year
2022
Card #
#652
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT). Centering is heavily shifted toward the right border (approx 70/30 or worse). Corners and edges appear sharp from the photo, but the centering significantly limits high-grade potential.
Category
Base RC
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Kwan is a fan favorite with high 'on-base' consistency, but base cards of non-power hitters have high supply levels.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $18-25, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Grading this specific card is not recommended due to centering issues.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 10 copies have recently settled in the $40-$55 range, but high-grade copies require near-perfect centering which this specimen lacks.
Description
This is the 2022 Topps base rookie card of Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan. The card features Kwan in his white Guardians home jersey with the iconic 'celebration' pose. It features the official MLB RC logo in the top left and the Cleveland 'Winged G' logo in the bottom left. The design includes the modern border style with red accents and 'CLE' city abbreviation at the top.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card for a Gold Glove winner and All-Star; first flagship Topps card featuring Kwan in a Guardians uniform; highly collected by Cleveland team fans.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. This is a common base card with correct gloss finish, Topps logo foil stamping, and standard 20pt cardstock. Not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Significant rightward centering shift (heavy right border/thin left border). Top-to-bottom centering also appears slightly off. There is a visible white 'nick' or light wear on the bottom right corner edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' or PWE listing), COMC, or local card show dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading exceeds the value, especially with the centering flaw. Sell in a 'Penny Sleeve' and 'Top Loader' via eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping ($0.60 - $1.10). Use keywords like 'Steven Kwan RC', 'Guardians', and '2022 Topps'.