2023 Topps Series 1 Salvador Perez City Connect Jersey Relic #CC-SP
Salvador Perez · Topps · Relic / Game-Used Memorabilia
Player
Salvador Perez
Set
2023 Topps Series 1 City Connect Relics
Year
2023
Card #
#CC-SP
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (NM-MT). Relic cards typically have thicker stock that is more prone to minor corner whitening and edge wear from the manufacturing process.
Category
Relic / Game-Used Memorabilia
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Salvador Perez is a beloved franchise icon with a Hall of Fame trajectory, but manufactured/base relics have high print runs compared to numbered parallels or autographs.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20-25; PSA 9: $35-45; PSA 10: $75-90. Note: Grading costs often exceed the market value for non-autographed base relics unless they achieve a Gem Mint 10.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for the base 2023 Topps Salvador Perez City Connect relic have fluctuated between $4.50 and $10.00 plus shipping. Numbered parallels (Black /199 or Gold /50) fetch significantly more.
Description
This 2023 Topps Series 1 Salvador Perez City Connect Relic features a piece of game-used memorabilia from the Kansas City Royals captain. The card design highlights the 'City Connect' theme with a stylized KC skyline background and the unique navy blue jersey swatch used in the Royals' special uniform series. It features a high-action shot of Perez at the plate in full City Connect gear.
Key Features
Features a game-used jersey swatch from a 5-time Silver Slugger, 5-time Gold Glove winner, and World Series MVP. Part of the popular City Connect subset which celebrates local team identity.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic Topps logo on bottom right, official MLB licensing, and specific 'Game-Used Memorabilia' text on the front. Topps verification statement on the reverse confirms the swatch's authenticity.
Flaws to Note
Visible softening on the bottom left corner. Relic cards are notorious for 'chipping' on the thick edges where the white paper stock meets the blue ink. Surface may have minor dimples near the relic window cutout.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay (Buy It Now with 'Best Offer' enabled) or local Kansas City area card shows where his fan base is concentrated.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is flawlessly centered and sharp; the ROI for a PSA 8 or 9 on this specific insert is generally negative. Use keywords like 'Royals Captain', 'Game Used Jersey', and 'City Connect' in the listing title.