2023 Topps Series 1 Brayan Bello RC Rookie #252
Brayan Bello · Topps · Base Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Brayan Bello
Set
2023 Topps Series 1
Year
2023
Card #
#252
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate; Centering looks slightly heavy to the right (approx 60/40), corners appear sharp through the sleeve, edges show no major chipping.
Category
Base Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate; Bello is a popular young pitcher, but base high-print cards require high grades (PSA 10) to move quickly in the hobby.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-8, PSA 9: $10-15, PSA 10: $25-35
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $0.99 to $1.50 plus shipping. PSA 10 copies have recently settled in the $25-30 range.
Description
Featured here is the 2023 Topps Series 1 flagship rookie card for Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello. The card features the classic 2023 border design with the 'RC' logo and a secondary portrait of Bello in the lower corner. It shows Bello on the mound in his Red Sox home whites.
Key Features
Official Topps Flagship True Rookie Card; Emerging young pitcher for a high-market team (Boston Red Sox).
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence; features standard 2023 Topps card stock, clear high-resolution printing, and correct gloss finish. Modern base cards of this value are rarely counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-side centering bias; minor white showing on the bottom right corner (likely caught on card stock during cutting); surface needs inspection for common 2023 dimples.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE/standard envelope listing), COMC, or in person at local card shows in the New England area.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10, as grading fees exceed the value of a PSA 9. Use 'eBay Standard Envelope' for $1-2 shipping to attract buyers looking for cheap singles.