2024 Topps Series 1 Denzer Guzman RC #229
Denzer Guzman · Topps · Base Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Denzer Guzman
Set
2024 Topps Series 1
Year
2024
Card #
#229
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - The card appears to have significant top-heavy centering issues and potential corner whitening on the bottom right. The left-to-right centering also favors the left side.
Category
Base Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Demand is primarily driven by Los Angeles Angels team collectors and set builders. As a prospect, his market value fluctuates with his minor league performance.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-12, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-45 (Note: Grading costs exceed current market value for this base card)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are consistently between $0.99 and $1.99 shipped. Bulk lots of 10-20 copies often sell for $5-8. There is currently a very low volume of graded base copies because the ROI for grading is negative.
Description
2024 Topps Series 1 Denzer Guzman rookie card featuring a classic batting action shot in the Los Angeles Angels away uniform. The card includes the iconic 'RC' rookie logo, the Angels team logo, and the Topps 75th Anniversary logo in the top right. It features the modern 2024 Topps neon-border design aesthetic with red and blue accents.
Key Features
True Rookie Card (RC) of an intriguing Angels infield prospect; standard set inclusion for team collectors; features the 2024 flagship design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is a common base card from a mass-produced modern set. Authentic indicators include the high-resolution Topps 75 logo and standard 20pt card stock. It is not a common target for counterfeiting due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering issues (the top border is much thinner than the bottom). Visible white fleck on the bottom-right corner suggesting edge/corner wear. Surface appears slightly dull in the photo, though this may be lighting.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a 'lot' on eBay or through COMC. This is also a perfect card for a 'dollar bin' at a local card show or for trade-ins at a local card shop.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee will likely be 10-20 times the card's actual value. List it with other 2024 Angels rookies to save on shipping. Use '2024 Topps Denzer Guzman RC #229' in the title for SEO optimization. Ship in a plain white envelope (PWE) to keep costs low.