2023 Topps Series 1 Michael Toglia Royal Blue Parallel Rookie #261
Michael Toglia · Topps (Fanatics) · Rookie Card (RC), Parallel (Royal Blue)
Player
Michael Toglia
Set
2023 Topps Series 1 (Retail Parallel)
Year
2023
Card #
#261
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) to PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate. Centering looks slightly heavy on the right ($45/55 to $40/60). Bottom-right corner shows slight white touch/wear. Deep blue borders on this set are highly susceptible to edge chipping.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Parallel (Royal Blue)
Manufacturer
Topps (Fanatics)
Demand Level
Moderate to Low. Demand is primarily driven by Colorado Rockies team collectors or set builders. Toglia is a prospect with power potential, but market volume for unnumbered retail parallels is high.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $12-18, PSA 9: $18-25, PSA 10: $45-60. (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds market value)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 10 examples generally sell for under $50 when they appear.
Description
A 2023 Topps Series 1 Michael Toglia rookie card featuring the unnumbered Royal Blue retail-exclusive parallel border. Toglia is shown in his white Colorado Rockies pinstriped home uniform following through on a swing, with a secondary portrait in the bottom left corner. Features the official MLB RC logo and the Colorado Rockies team logo.
Key Features
Features official 'RC' shield. Royal Blue borders are retail-exclusive parallels found in Walmart/Target blaster boxes. First-year card for the Rockies slugger.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic Topps glossy finish, correct font kerning on the nameplate, and crisp photo resolution. These are not commonly counterfeited due to high production volume and low individual value.
Flaws to Note
A small white speck/chipping is visible on the bottom right corner edge. Horizontal centering is slightly off toward the right side. Blue borders show every minor defect, making high grades difficult.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Standard Envelope for low-cost shipping), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term consignment, or Sportlots. Best for 'bulk' selling in a Rockies lot or rookie lot.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees will be higher than the card's sale price. Use an eBay Standard Envelope (under $1) to keep shipping costs attractive to buyers. Mention 'Royal Blue Parallel' and 'Rookie Card' in the title for SEO optimization.