2023 Topps Series 2 Lars Nootbaar #392
Lars Nootbaar · Topps · Base
Player
Lars Nootbaar
Set
2023 Topps Baseball Series 2
Year
2023
Card #
392
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) - Appears well-centered with sharp corners and clean edges, minor surface imperfections may keep it from a Gem Mint 10.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Steady collector demand due to Nootbaar's popularity with the Cardinals and international play, though base cards have broad print runs.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10 - $15, PSA 9: $20 - $25, PSA 10: $40 - $60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of this specific base card range from $0.99 to $2.00 free shipping on eBay. PSA 10 examples typically sell in the $40 to $50 range depending on current market fluctuations.
Description
Up for consideration is a 2023 Topps Series 2 base card featuring outfielder Lars Nootbaar of the St. Louis Cardinals. The card showcases Nootbaar in his white Cardinals home uniform with his distinctive defensive stance on the field. The classic 1988 Topps-inspired framing or modern border styling incorporates the 'Cardinals' header at the top and Nootbaar's name with his position 'OF' at the bottom right. A great addition for any St. Louis Cardinals fan or modern baseball card collector.
Key Features
Features fan-favorite player Lars Nootbaar during his prominent role with the St. Louis Cardinals and Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic. Crisp modern Topps flagship photography.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard modern card stock, sharp printing quality, correct font types, and official Topps branding indicate a genuine modern issue card not frequently targeted by counterfeiters.
Flaws to Note
Standard modern manufacturing tolerances apply. Minor potential for slight surface scuffing from binder storage or minor centering shifts typical of Topps flagship products.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shops. Best sold as part of a lot or team set to maximize shipping efficiency relative to value.
Selling Tips
Raw modern base cards generally do not warrant the cost of professional grading unless part of a bulk submission. Ship securely in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a rigid mailer.