2023 Topps Series 2 George Kirby #551
George Kirby · Topps (Fanatics) · Base Card
Player
George Kirby
Set
2023 Topps Series 2
Year
2023
Card #
#551
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate; 60/40 centering left-to-right, sharp bottom corners, slight whitening visible on top left corner, clean surface.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps (Fanatics)
Demand Level
Moderate; George Kirby is a highly-regarded young pitcher which maintains collector interest, but base cards of non-rookies have high supply.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-12, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-45
Comparable Sales
Recent raw individual sales range from $0.25 to $1.25. PSA 10 copies have sold between $30 and $45, but sales volume for graded base cards of this specific year/player is low.
Description
2023 Topps Series 2 base card featuring Seattle Mariners young ace George Kirby. The card showcases the 2023 design with a full-action shot of Kirby pitching in his Mariners home white uniform with vibrant yellow cleats. The card features the 'Topps 75' anniversary logo in the top right corner and the Mariners team logo in the bottom left.
Key Features
Features a key rising star in the Mariners rotation; features the 2023 Topps design celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Topps.
Authenticity Indicators
High match for authentic 2023 Topps stock; correct half-tone printing patterns in the Seattle Mariners logo and crisp typography. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
A slight centering shift toward the right border is visible. The top left corner shows very minor softening. Edges appear clean but common for base paper stock to have micro-chipping.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay (as part of a player lot), COMC, or Sportlots. Local card shop bulk bins are also a common place for this level of card.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card individually as the grading fee ($19+) exceeds the raw value. List it as part of a 'Seattle Mariners Team Lot' or a 'George Kirby Player Lot' to maximize shipping efficiency and buyer interest. Use an eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost shipping.