2018 Topps Archives Signature Series Retired Player Edition Tim Beckham Buyback Auto /99 (2013 Bowman RC)
Tim Beckham · Topps · Buyback Autograph, Numbered /99, Rookie Card Stamp
Player
Tim Beckham
Set
2018 Topps Archives Signature Series Retired Player Edition (Buyback of 2013 Bowman Baseball)
Year
2018 (Original card from 2013)
Card #
146
Condition Grade
N/A - Factory encased. Estimated condition of card is PSA 8-9 based on common edges of this 2013 stock.
Category
Buyback Autograph, Numbered /99, Rookie Card Stamp
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Tim Beckham is no longer a high-profile active star, limiting demand primarily to Rays team collectors and #1 overall pick completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $30.00
Graded Value
PSA 9: $40-60, PSA 10: $90-120 (Note: Grading Topps Archives is rare as they are already factory sealed with an authentication sticker).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for mid-tier player autos from Archives Signature Series /99 typically range from $12-$25. High-number draft picks like Beckham carry a slight premium but rarely exceed $35 in the current market.
Description
Featured is a 2018 Topps Archives Signature Series 'Buyback' autograph of former #1 overall pick Tim Beckham. The card is an original 2013 Bowman Rookie Card that has been hand-signed by Beckham, serial numbered 94/99 in gold ink, and gold-foil stamped with the Archives Signature Series 2018 logo. It remains in its original Topps factory-sealed magnetic holder with the blue tamper-proof sticker intact.
Key Features
On-card autograph; serial numbered to /99; designated Rookie Card (RC) buyback; factory encased by Topps; player was a former #1 overall MLB draft pick.
Authenticity Indicators
High Confidence. The blue Topps Archives Signature Series tamper-proof seal is present and undamaged. The specific gold foil stamp for the 2018 set is embossed into the card surface.
Flaws to Note
Corners on 2013 Bowman often show white chipping; the centering appears slightly heavy to the right; surface of the magnetic case shows light scuffing (not on the card itself).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction or Buy It Now with 'Best Offer'), COMC, or Tampa Bay Rays fan groups on Facebook.
Selling Tips
Do not remove from the factory-sealed case, as the seal provides the authentication. Use keywords like '1st Overall Pick' and 'Rays RC Auto'. Price competitively as a 'buyback' auto rather than a standard rookie auto.