2008 Tristar Prospects Plus Casey Weathers Asheville Tourists Auto #74
Casey Weathers · Tristar · Autograph, Minor League Prospect
Player
Casey Weathers
Set
2008 Tristar Prospects Plus Pro Debut
Year
2008
Card #
74
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Visible top-edge chipping, corner wear on bottom left, and significant surface smudging on the autograph and card surface.
Category
Autograph, Minor League Prospect
Manufacturer
Tristar
Demand Level
Low. Casey Weathers never reached the Major Leagues, primarily due to injuries (Tommy John surgery), which limits the market to Asheville Tourists team collectors or completionist autograph collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8.00 - $12.00; PSA 9: $15.00 - $20.00; (Note: Grading cost exceeds the market value of the card).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of Casey Weathers autographs from this era typically range from $0.99 to $2.50. Similar minor league on-card autos for players who did not reach the MLB generally sell for the price of shipping plus a nominal card fee.
Description
2008 Tristar Prospects Plus card featuring pitcher Casey Weathers in his Asheville Tourists (Colorado Rockies affiliate) uniform. This card features a blue ink on-card signature. The design includes the Pro Debut logo and a vibrant red bottom border with the Asheville Tourists team name.
Key Features
On-card signature, featuring a first-round draft pick (8th overall in 2007) in his early professional minor league career.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The Tristar Prospects Plus set is a well-known minor league product; the card stock, foil stamping, and typical ink absorption for this set are consistent with authentic copies. This card is not commonly counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Considerable white chipping along the top edge and corners. The autograph has some slight ink skipping and surface smudges. Centering appears slightly heavy to the right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer' enabled) or Sportlots. It may also find interest in Colorado Rockies or Asheville Tourists fan groups on Facebook.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will be significantly higher than the final sale price. List it in a protective penny sleeve and top loader. Use keywords like 'Colorado Rockies Prospect' and 'Asheville Tourists' to attract team collectors.