2024 Bowman Draft Braden Montgomery Chrome #BDC-18
Braden Montgomery · Topps (under Bowman brand) · Prospect, Chrome Base
Player
Braden Montgomery
Set
2024 Bowman Draft Baseball
Year
2024
Card #
BDC-18
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy on the right border. Surface and corners look clean based on the photo, but typical chrome surface lines may be present.
Category
Prospect, Chrome Base
Manufacturer
Topps (under Bowman brand)
Demand Level
Moderate. Braden Montgomery is a highly-touted prospect, but demand for base chrome cards is significantly lower than for '1st Bowman' logo cards or autographs.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $50-70
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw base chrome copies of this card range from $1.50 to $4.50 plus shipping. Refractor parallels and '1st' versions of cards (if applicable) command much higher premiums.
Description
2024 Bowman Draft Chrome card featuring top prospect Braden Montgomery in his Chicago White Sox uniform. The card features the signature high-gloss chrome metallic finish with a crisp action shot of Montgomery completing a swing. As a first-round talent, this is one of his earliest licensed professional cards in the iconic Bowman Draft set.
Key Features
First-round pick (#12 overall by the Blue Jays, though pictured here in White Sox collegiate/draft gear) and top-tier prospect. This represents his first major Topps/Bowman Chrome release which is the standard for prospect collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct 'Bowman Chrome' logo placement, appropriate card stock thickness for 2024 releases, and accurate pinstripe detail on the White Sox uniform. Not a commonly counterfeited card at the base level.
Flaws to Note
Centering is slightly off from left-to-right (roughly 45/55 or 40/60). Typical for Chrome, there may be micro-scratches only visible under a loupe. Edge silvering is common in this set but not immediately visible here.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for high-volume prospect cards. COMC is a good secondary option for 'list and forget' selling. Local card shows may have interest if bundled with other prospects.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10, as the grading fee will exceed the card's value. List as '2024 Bowman Draft Chrome Braden Montgomery'. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader for shipping. Best to sell leading up to Spring Training or if he gets a hot start in the minors.