2022 Topps Series 1 Gavin Lux #141 (Error/Counterfeit/Custom)
Gavin Lux (Note: Card incorrectly displays player in Tampa Bay Rays uniform) · Topps (Design mimicking) · Error, Misprint, or Custom Variation
Player
Gavin Lux (Note: Card incorrectly displays player in Tampa Bay Rays uniform)
Set
2022 Topps Series 1 (Appearance of)
Year
2022
Card #
#141
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Visible corner wear and significant centering issues
Category
Error, Misprint, or Custom Variation
Manufacturer
Topps (Design mimicking)
Demand Level
Niche; specifically appeals to 'error card' collectors or Gavin Lux super-collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15 - $25; PSA 9: $30 - $50; PSA 10: N/A (unlikely to reach high grades)
Comparable Sales
Standard 2022 Topps Gavin Lux base cards sell for $0.50-$1.00. Error cards of this nature typically sell for $5-$10 to novelty collectors, though verified production errors can occasionally go higher.
Description
This unique card features Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Gavin Lux, but it is printed on a Tampa Bay Rays card template (Card #141). Lux has never played for the Rays. The card features the 2022 Topps flagship design with the Topps 75th Anniversary logo. An interesting oddity for a team collector or error seeker.
Key Features
Design Error: Gavin Lux is a lifelong Los Angeles Dodger, but this card features him in a Tampa Bay Rays jersey with Rays logos; Topps 75th Anniversary logo; potential 'Error' card status.
Authenticity Indicators
Moderate to Low confidence in official manufacture. The 2022 Series 1 card #141 is officially Joey Wendle (Rays). Lux is #283 in the set. This appears to be a 'custom' card or a rare production error using the wrong image file. Official Topps cards rarely have such blatant player/team mismatch errors in the modern era.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right off-centering; bottom-right corner shows visible whitening and softening; surface appears matte which may indicate it is a lower-quality print/reprint; edges show minor chipping.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform. Listing it as an 'Uncorrected Error' or 'Novelty Custom' will attract watchers who specialize in oddities.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of grading ($19+) exceeds the market value of the card. Use keywords like 'Error Card', 'Wrong Name', and 'Variation' in the title. Ship in a standard PWE (Plain White Envelope) with a top loader to keep costs low for the buyer.