2007 Topps Daisuke Matsuzaka Rookie #630
Daisuke Matsuzaka · Topps · Rookie Card (RC), Base
Player
Daisuke Matsuzaka
Set
2007 Topps Series 2
Year
2007
Card #
#630
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy on the right; corners show minimal wear, but the bottom left corner appears slightly soft. Surface gloss is preserved.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. While Matsuzaka is no longer active in MLB, he remains a cult hero in Boston and a legend in Japan. High supply from the mass-produced 2007 era keeps prices stable but low.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15 - $25, PSA 9: $30 - $45, PSA 10: $120 - $160
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 10 copies have recently settled around $130, while PSA 9s struggle to cross the $40 mark.
Description
Featured here is the official 2007 Topps Series 2 rookie card of Boston Red Sox pitching sensation Daisuke Matsuzaka. The card features a high-action photography of 'Dice-K' in his follow-through wearing his away grey Red Sox jersey. The iconic 2007 design includes a red and white border with the team name and player name in a sleek black bar at the bottom.
Key Features
True rookie card of one of the most hyped international signings in MLB history; World Series Champion and Olympic medalist; extremely high demand in Japanese markets.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Features the metallic silver foil Topps logo in the upper right. Correct card stock thickness and ink saturation for the 2007 Topps era. Low counterfeit risk for this specific base card. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
The card is off-center (Right-to-Left ratio approximately 60/40). There are minor white specks on the black nameplate area which could be print defects or surface debris.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for high visibility. COMC is excellent for low-value base rookies where shipping costs would otherwise eat profits.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you believe it is a flawless PSA 10, as grading fees will exceed the market value of a PSA 8 or 9. List as 'Dice-K RC' for better search visibility. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader in a protected envelope (PWE) to keep shipping costs low for the buyer.