2022 Topps Series 2 Jorge Polanco #361 (Custom/Error/Misprint Study)
Jorge Polanco (Card depicts Francisco Lindor/Mets, name/position mismatch) · Topps (Design attributes) · Base Design / Potential Error or Custom
Player
Jorge Polanco (Card depicts Francisco Lindor/Mets, name/position mismatch)
Set
Topps Series 2 (Likely Custom/Fan-Made or Unofficial Derivative)
Year
2022
Card #
#361
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6 (EX-MT) due to centering, rough edges, and surface concerns
Category
Base Design / Potential Error or Custom
Manufacturer
Topps (Design attributes)
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Demand is limited to error card collectors or Mets/Lindor completists due to the mismatch nature.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10.00 - $15.00; PSA 9: $20.00; PSA 10: $35.00+ (Low ROI for grading cost)
Comparable Sales
Standard 2022 Topps Polanco base cards sell for $0.50-$1.00. Unofficial custom variations typically sell for $2-$5 to niche collectors interested in unusual print oddities.
Description
This card features the 2022 Topps Series 2 design. The visual displays a New York Mets player (Francisco Lindor) in high-action motion, but the text identifies the player as Jorge Polanco and lists the position as First Baseman. Polanco is a Minnesota Twins infielder, and neither is a primary first baseman, signifying a significant production error or custom printing.
Key Features
Design utilizes the recognizable 2022 Topps border. Features the 'Topps 75' anniversary stamp in the top right corner. Notable for the extreme mismatch between player image, team logo, and the printed name/position.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: Medium-Low. While it carries Topps branding, the extreme text mismatch (Polanco/Mets/1B) suggests this may be a custom created card or a novelty 'error' piece rather than a standard pack-pulled short print, as standard Topps errors for this year are well-documented.
Flaws to Note
Heavy left-side centering bias with very thin top and left borders. Noticeable edge wear on the left side and top right corner. Print quality appears slightly inconsistent with standard high-run flagship Topps production.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this item, categorized under 'Wrong Name' error cards or novelties. High-volume marketplaces like COMC or auction houses would not yield high returns for this specific card.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading exceeds the market value. Use keywords like 'Mismarked,' 'Error,' and 'Francisco Lindor Mets' in the title. Ship in a standard PWE (Plain White Envelope) to keep costs low for the buyer.