2022 Bowman Chrome Aaron Judge Purple RayWave Parallel 079/250 #50
Aaron Judge · Topps (under the Bowman brand) · Parallel, Numbered, Chrome, Veteran Heritage
Player
Aaron Judge
Set
2022 Bowman Chrome Baseball Vets & Rookies
Year
2022
Card #
#50
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy on the right border (approx 60/40). Corners look sharp through the plastic with no immediate surface scratches or dimples visible, though chrome stock often hides micro-refractor lines.
Category
Parallel, Numbered, Chrome, Veteran Heritage
Manufacturer
Topps (under the Bowman brand)
Demand Level
Strong. Aaron Judge is the face of MLB and any numbered Yankee parallel maintains high liquidity, especially during the regular season and postseason.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $30.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20-25; PSA 9: $45-60; PSA 10: $125-175
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 2022 Purple RayWave veterans of Judge's caliber range from $20 to $35. PSA 10 examples of similar /250 parallels have recently topped $130 during peak Yankees performance runs.
Description
Featured is a stunning 2022 Bowman Chrome Aaron Judge Purple RayWave parallel, serial numbered 079/250. This card features the Yankees captain in his iconic pinstripes set against a vibrant purple geometric refractor background. The RayWave pattern provides a unique light-bending effect that makes this a standout addition for any Yankees or Judge enthusiast.
Key Features
Serial numbered to /250; Popular 'RayWave' retail-exclusive parallel; Features a generational HOF-track talent in Aaron Judge; Vibrant team-color match purple aesthetic.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The '079/250' copper-toned foil stamping is consistent with Topps manufacturing; the 'Bowman Chrome' logo has the correct metallic sheen; the 'Silver Veteran' text printed vertically in the background is a standard security/design feature of this year's set.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering bias. Visible dust or minor debris inside the top loader which may have caused micro-scratches on the surface if moved frequently. Top-bottom centering looks excellent.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to its specific serial number and player popularity. COMC is a secondary option for long-term consignment.
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless you are confident in a PSA 10; the cost of grading often exceeds the value gain for a PSA 9 on modern veteran parallels. List with 'Yankees', 'Numbered', and 'Purple' in the title. Use clear, glare-free photos outside of the top loader (but inside a penny sleeve) to show surface quality.