2012 Bowman Cory Burns Gold Retail Parallel First Bowman Card #BP105
Cory Burns · Topps · 1st Bowman, Prospect, Parallel, Aftermarket Autograph
Player
Cory Burns
Set
2012 Bowman Baseball Prospect
Year
2012
Card #
#BP105
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) - Note: Condition impacts solely the card, as the signature is likely aftermarket and uncertified by Topps.
Category
1st Bowman, Prospect, Parallel, Aftermarket Autograph
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Cory Burns is a retired relief pitcher with a limited MLB career, and aftermarket autographs on base-level parallels have a very niche market.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $18-25, PSA 9: $35-45 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value)
Comparable Sales
Ungraduated base 2012 Bowman Cory Burns cards sell for under $1.00. Similar retail gold parallels for non-star prospects generally sell for $2.00-$5.00. Certified on-card autographs from this set for similar players sell for $3.00-7.00.
Description
This is a 2012 Bowman Cory Burns Gold Retail Parallel prospect card featuring the '1st Bowman Card' logo. The card shows Burns in a Cleveland Indians uniform delivering a pitch. It features a bold, black sharpie signature across the center. Note that this is a retail gold parallel, distinguished by the gold-colored border around the blue frame.
Key Features
1st Bowman Card designation for a former MLB relief pitcher; Gold parallel version typically found in retail packs; Large aftermarket signature.
Authenticity Indicators
The card stock and gloss appear consistent with 2012 Bowman production. High confidence in card authenticity. The signature appears consistent with Cory Burns' autograph style, though it lacks a COA (Certificate of Authenticity).
Flaws to Note
The black sharpie signature is an 'In-Person' (IP) or aftermarket autograph, not a certified pack-pulled autograph, which many collectors value less. The centering is slightly off-top to bottom. Significant corner wear is visible on the upper right and lower right corners.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now/Best Offer), COMC, or Cleveland Indians team-specific collector groups on Facebook.
Selling Tips
List as 'Cory Burns Signed 1st Bowman Gold Parallel.' Do not grade this card, as the grading fees ($19+) significantly exceed the card's market value. Clearly state that the autograph was obtained in-person or is aftermarket to avoid buyer confusion. Use a bubble mailer for anything over $5.00 to preserve condition.