2022 Topps Series 1 Edward Cabrera Rookie Card #253 Blue Border
Edward Cabrera · Topps · Rookie, Parallel, Retail Exclusive
Player
Edward Cabrera
Set
2022 Topps Series 1
Year
2022
Card #
253
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears heavy toward the right and bottom; top-right corner shows slight white touch; surface seems clean but edges reflect typical retail pack wear.
Category
Rookie, Parallel, Retail Exclusive
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Demand is tied directly to Edward Cabrera's performance as a young starter; currently viewed as a high-upside prospect/young arm with a niche following among Marlins collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $18-25, PSA 10: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for the Blue Border parallel range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 10 examples have historically hovered around $40-$55 during active baseball seasons.
Description
This is the 2022 Topps Series 1 Edward Cabrera Rookie Card featuring the retail-exclusive Blue Border parallel. The card depicts the Miami Marlins pitcher in his follow-through motion while wearing the team's black alternate jersey. It features the 'RC' rookie logo in the upper right and the Topps 75th Anniversary logo stamp. The blue border variant was exclusively available in retail products like Blaster boxes and hanger packs.
Key Features
Official Topps Rookie Card designation; Retail-exclusive Blue Border parallel; Key young pitcher for the Miami Marlins; 75th Anniversary logo stamp.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence; features standard 2022 Topps gloss finish, authentic Marlins logos, clear typography, and appropriate card stock thickness for modern Topps Flagship. Not a high-target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias (approx 65/35); slight softness on the upper right-edge corner; minor white chipping visible on the top edge near the 'MIA' logo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' with 'Or Best Offer') or COMC. High-volume retail parallels are best sold on platforms with low listing fees or in 'choose your card' style listings.
Selling Tips
Due to the current market value, grading is not recommended as the cost of grading exceeds the raw value. List with keywords 'Edward Cabrera RC Blue Border Parallel' and use a penny sleeve and top loader for protection. Shipping via eBay Standard Envelope for $0.60-$1.10 is the most cost-effective method.