2022 Topps Heritage Wander Franco ROOKIE CARD #215
Wander Franco · Topps · Rookie Card (RC), Base Set
Player
Wander Franco
Set
2022 Topps Heritage Baseball
Year
2022
Card #
215
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The card appears to have strong centering and sharp corners, though the top edge shows some minor white specks or rough cutting common to Heritage stock.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Base Set
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Demand has plummeted significantly due to the player's ongoing indefinite suspension and legal issues in the Dominican Republic.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-8, PSA 9: $12-18, PSA 10: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 10 copies have recently settled in the $50 range, down from $150+ at the start of 2023.
Description
This 2022 Topps Heritage features the 1973 Topps design. It showcases a close-up portrait of Wander Franco alongside an action shot in his Tampa Bay Rays uniform. It includes a facsimile signature across the bottom left. The card honors the classic vintage look with a matte cardstock finish.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card designation. Features the iconic 1973 Topps throwback design. Wander Franco was the top-rated prospect entering the 2022 season.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct vintage-style cardstock (low gloss), accurate color saturation, and sharp text printing. High confidence in authenticity; facsimile signature is printed, not hand-signed.
Flaws to Note
A slight surface mark may be present near the top border. Heritage cards are known for 'chipping' on the edges due to the vintage-style cardstock, which can be seen slightly on the top edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now) or COMC. Selling at a local card show in a 'dollar bin' is also an effective way to move this volume of base rookie cards.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The current cost of grading ($19+) exceeds the marketable value of a PSA 9 and is close to the value of a PSA 10. List as '2022 Topps Heritage Wander Franco RC #215'.