2023 Bowman Chrome Elly De La Cruz Bowman Scouts Top 100 Refractor #BTP-6
Elly De La Cruz · Topps (under Bowman brand) · Insert / Refractor / Prospect
Player
Elly De La Cruz
Set
2023 Bowman Chrome - Bowman Scouts Top 100
Year
2023
Card #
#BTP-6
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left border. Corners and edges look sharp based on the photo, but typical Bowman Chrome surface dimples or micro-scratches are common risk factors.
Category
Insert / Refractor / Prospect
Manufacturer
Topps (under Bowman brand)
Demand Level
Strong. Elly De La Cruz is a high-volume trade player with a massive collector following. While not a '1st Bowman' or his primary Topps RC, his inserts have steady liquidity.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this specific Refractor parallel range from $6 to $11. PSA 10 copies have recently settled between $80 and $95. Standard non-refractor versions sell for $2-4.
Description
This is a 2023 Bowman Chrome insert featuring Cincinnati Reds superstar Elly De La Cruz. Part of the 'Bowman Scouts Top 100' subset, the card features a vibrant refractor finish that produces a rainbow effect when held to the light. The design showcases the player in his Reds uniform set against a clean, modern geometric background with the prominent '#6' ranking designated by scout consensus.
Key Features
Features Elly De La Cruz, one of the most electric prospects/young stars in MLB. The Refractor finish is a more desirable parallel than the standard paper or non-refractor chrome version. It ranks him as the #6 prospect in the set.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. Features the official 'Bowman Chrome' and 'RC/Prospect' logos with correct font weights. The refractor coating shows the correct light refraction pattern consistent with 2023 Topps/Bowman stock.
Flaws to Note
Visible centering issues: the card is slightly off-center left-to-right. Potential for surface scratches which are very common on Chrome-finish cards without a penny sleeve. Bottom right corner shows a slight touch of white in the image.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to high traffic for modern prospects. Alternatively, it is a great 'filler' item for a COMC submission or a local card show trade-in.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10, as the grading fee often exceeds the raw value for mid-tier inserts. List on eBay with 'Refractor' and 'Reds' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a reinforced bubble mailer or use eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.