2024 Topps Series 2 Wenceel Pérez Rookie Card #540
Wenceel Pérez · Topps (Fanatics) · Base Rookie Card
Player
Wenceel Pérez
Set
2024 Topps Series 2
Year
2024
Card #
#540
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) - The centering looks slightly heavy toward the left edge (approx 60/40); corners and surface appear sharp with no visible whitening on the front edges.
Category
Base Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps (Fanatics)
Demand Level
Moderate - Pérez is a productive young player for the Tigers, leading to localized demand in the Michigan market. Demand fluctuates based on his daily box score performance.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-12, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-45 (Note: High grading costs currently outweigh the premium for base rookies of this tier)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies have consistently landed between $0.99 and $2.50. Bulk 'lot' sales of Tigers rookies often see a slightly higher per-card interest.
Description
A sharp 2024 Topps Series 2 rookie card of Detroit Tigers outfielder Wenceel Pérez. The card features a clear action shot of Pérez in his white Tigers home jersey holding his bat. The modern neon-bordered design includes the Detroit 'D' logo, the Topps 75th Anniversary stamp in the upper left, and the 'DET' team abbreviation at the top. The reverse includes player stats and biographical information.
Key Features
True rookie card (RC logo) for a rising Tigers prospect; part of the iconic 2024 Topps flagship set; features the 75th anniversary logo design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic gloss Finish; correct card stock thickness; crisp 'Topps' logo stamping; high-definition typography on player name. This card is not currently a target for counterfeiting due to its high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Centering is slightly off-center to the left. As a standard base card, minor surface print lines are common, though none are egregious here. Some potential for extremely minor corner touches on the bottom right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (using the Standard Envelope for Trading Cards), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for low-effort selling, or local Michigan-based Facebook trade groups for Tigers fans.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a 1/1 or high-end parallel; the cost of grading a base card exceeds its market value. Sell in a 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) to keep shipping costs under $1.00 for the buyer. Use keywords like 'Detroit Tigers RC' and '2024 Series 2'.