2021 Topps Series 1 Kris Bubic RC #232 (Topps 75th Anniversary Stamp)
Kris Bubic · Topps · Rookie Card (Base)
Player
Kris Bubic
Set
2021 Topps Series 1
Year
2021
Card #
#232
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimated; centering appears slightly bottom-heavy with minor corner softening on the bottom left.
Category
Rookie Card (Base)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low; Kris Bubic is a middle-rotation starter and this is a high-print-volume base rookie card. Demand is primarily limited to Royals team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-12; PSA 9: $15-20; PSA 10: $35-45 (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this base rookie card typically range from $0.50 to $1.00 plus shipping. Large lots of 2021 Topps rookies featuring Bubic sell for bulk prices proportionally lower per card.
Description
Featured here is a 2021 Topps Series 1 Kris Bubic Rookie Card, number 232. The card features an action shot of the Kansas City Royals pitcher in his powder blue uniform. This specific card includes the 'Topps 75' anniversary stamp in the upper right corner, commemorating 75 years of Topps. The card maintains the classic 2021 Topps border design with a sleek, modern finish.
Key Features
Official MLB Rookie Card (RC) logo; Topps 75th Anniversary logo stamp; prominent young pitcher for the Kansas City Royals.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence; includes correct Topps 75th-anniversary silver foil stamping, standard 2021 Topps card stock thickness, and crisp typography characteristic of modern Topps printing.
Flaws to Note
Centering is slightly off-center top-to-bottom (bottom border is thicker). Minor white chipping or softening visible on the bottom left corner against the gray background.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a 'lot' or via eBay Standard Envelope), COMC, or local card shop 'dollar bins'. Not recommended for high-end auction houses.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees ($19+) are much higher than the card's market value. Best sold as part of a Kansas City Royals team set or a '2021 Rookie Lot' to maximize shipping efficiency and buyer interest.