2023 Topps Series 2 Golden Mirror Image Variation SSP Cleveland Takes Flight #581
Steven Kwan, Oscar Gonzalez, Myles Straw · Topps (Fanatics) · Super Short Print (SSP), Golden Mirror Image Variation
Player
Steven Kwan, Oscar Gonzalez, Myles Straw
Set
2023 Topps Series 2
Year
2023
Card #
#581
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint). The centering looks excellent (approx 55/45). Corners appear sharp from the photo, and surfaces on these high-gloss cards generally hold up well if handled carefully.
Category
Super Short Print (SSP), Golden Mirror Image Variation
Manufacturer
Topps (Fanatics)
Demand Level
Moderate to Strong. Local Cleveland Guardians collectors and 'Master Set' builders actively hunt these Golden Mirror variations, which are much harder to pull than standard Gold parallels.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$50.00 - $85.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $45-60, PSA 9: $90-110, PSA 10: $200-250
Comparable Sales
Recent Golden Mirror SSPs of mid-tier stars and team cards average $40-$100 raw. High-end rookies (Adley Rutschman, Corbin Carroll) in this set sell for $400+, but as a team celebration card, this holds stable value in the double-digit range.
Description
This is the rare 'Golden Mirror' Super Short Print (SSP) variation of card #581 from 2023 Topps Series 2. Unlike the base version, this card features an entirely different action photograph of Steven Kwan and Oscar Gonzalez celebrating ('Cleveland Takes Flight') and is easily identified by the distinct gold-back design and the gold Topps 75th Anniversary logo on the front.
Key Features
Total set checklist variation; Super Short Print (SSP) status makes it significantly rarer than standard parallels; Features fan-favorites Steven Kwan and Oscar Gonzalez; Iconic 'Gold Back' design exclusive to 2023 variations.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The gold foil 'Topps 75' logo has the correct reflective properties, and the 'Golden Mirror' back (not pictured but implied by the front logo) is a security feature difficult to replicate accurately.
Flaws to Note
A slight white speck is visible on the bottom-right corner, though it may be a surface fiber. Dark borders on the inner photo frame can often show 'chipping', but this example looks clean.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to the high volume of player-specific and team-specific 'saved searches' used by Guardians collectors.
Selling Tips
In the listing title, ensure you use 'SSP', 'Golden Mirror', and 'Image Variation'. Take a clear photo of the back of the card to prove it is the gold-back version rather than a standard base card with a lighting trick.