2023 Topps Update Series Didier Fuentes Rookie Card #US138
Didier Fuentes · Topps · Base Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Didier Fuentes
Set
2023 Topps Update Series
Year
2023
Card #
#US138
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate; centering looks roughly 55/45 left-to-right, corners appear sharp, surface looks clean with no visible dimples.
Category
Base Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low; Fuentes is a young prospect and this is a common base card in a high-print-run set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $12-18, PSA 10: $30-45 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for individual base copies range from $0.50 to $1.50 including shipping. Graded copies are virtually non-existent in the market due to the high cost of grading versus the low ROI.
Description
A 2023 Topps Update series rookie card featuring Atlanta Braves pitcher Didier Fuentes. The card features the classic 2023 Topps design with white borders and a 'Topps 75' anniversary logo stamp in the top right. Fuentes is pictured in the Braves' white home uniform delivering a pitch. The official MLB Rookie Card (RC) logo is located on the left side above the nameplate.
Key Features
Official MLB Rookie Card logo; part of the Atlanta Braves team set; Topps 75th Anniversary design year.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence is High; features correct 2023 Topps glossy finish on front and matte cardstock on back; high-resolution printing of the Topps 75 logo and Braves branding.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering bias; minor white chipping possible on bottom edge common for 2023 Topps paper stock; otherwise appears to be in fresh-from-pack condition.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in a 'team lot' or 'rookie lot' on eBay; otherwise, COMC or a local card shop's bulk/dollar bin are the most appropriate venues.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees are significantly higher than the card's potential value. Use 'Didier Fuentes Braves RC' in keywords. Best sold as part of an Atlanta Braves collection or a massive 2023 Topps Update rookie lot to save on shipping.