2024 Topps Series 2 Nasim Nuñez Black Border /73 #493
Nasim Nuñez · Topps (Fanatics) · Short Print Parallel / Black Border / Rookie Year Player
Player
Nasim Nuñez
Set
2024 Topps Series 2
Year
2024
Card #
493
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The centering looks slightly heavy on the right border (approx 60/40). Corners appear sharp in the image, but black-bordered cards from this set are notorious for minor white chipping on edges.
Category
Short Print Parallel / Black Border / Rookie Year Player
Manufacturer
Topps (Fanatics)
Demand Level
Moderate. Demand is driven by Washington Nationals team collectors and set builders working on the 2024 Black Border master set. Nuñez is currently a utility player, so market value fluctuates based on playing time.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $35.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $125-175
Comparable Sales
Recent 2024 Topps Black Border parallels of similar tier utility players have sold between $18 and $30. Star rookies in this parallel fetch $200+, but as a defensive specialist, Nuñez sits in the mid-range collector tier.
Description
Featured here is a rare 2024 Topps Series 2 Nasim Nuñez card featuring the iconic Black Border parallel. This card commemorates Topps 75th Anniversary with the stamped logo. Nuñez is shown in action for the Washington Nationals, wearing a Father's Day blue and pink ensemble. The black borders are serial-numbered to /73, making this a highly sought-after short print for team collectors and player fans.
Key Features
Serial numbered to /73 (to match the 1951-2024 year span); difficult black border condition sensitive parallel; first year card for Nuñez with the Nationals.
Authenticity Indicators
High Confidence. The specific matte finish of the 2024 black borders, the sharp 'Topps 75' foil stamping, and the serial number on the reverse (typically stamped in silver foil) are consistent with genuine Topps production.
Flaws to Note
Visible centering shift towards the right edge. Black borders are prone to 'chipping' where the white cardstock shows through the ink on the edges; even microscopic wear is magnified on this specific parallel.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform due to the specific nature of numbered parallels. A 7-day auction or a 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer' enabled would attract the right specialist collectors.
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless you are certain it is a PSA 10 candidate, as black borders are rarely perfect. Use keywords like 'Short Print', 'Numbered', and 'Nationals' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve, top loader, and a cardboard-reinforced bubble mailer.