2023 Topps Series 2 Jose Abreu 35th Anniversary 88-style #88B-19
Jose Abreu · Topps · Insert
Player
Jose Abreu
Set
2023 Topps Series 2 (35th Anniversary 1988 Design)
Year
2023
Card #
#88B-19
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and bottom; the corners look sharp but the bottom right edge shows minor factory white-showing.
Category
Insert
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Demand is driven by Astros team collectors and Abreu completionists, though his recent performance decline has softened his market value compared to his MVP years.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $35-50
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $1.99 including shipping. Massive supply of this specific insert makes it a 'common' in the secondary market.
Description
Featured here is a 2023 Topps Series 2 Jose Abreu insert card, celebrating the 35th anniversary of the iconic 1988 Topps wood-grain/bordered design. The card depicts Abreu in his Houston Astros road uniform following his high-profile move from Chicago. It features a high-gloss finish, the circular silver 35th Anniversary logo in the bottom left, and the classic diagonal nameplate in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Features the popular 1988 throwback design; first-year Houston Astros card for the former MVP; high-gloss 'silver pack' style finish typical of Topps inserts.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence (99%). Features the correct silver foil '35th Anniversary' stamping; card stock thickness is consistent with 2023 Topps flagship products. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to its high supply and low individual raw value.
Flaws to Note
Centering is slightly off-center (approx 60/40 left to right). Minor white chipping visible on the bottom right corner edge. Typical surface print lines common in modern gloss-finish inserts.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a player lot or PWE shipping), COMC for slow-burn consignment, or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
It is not recommended to grade this card as grading fees ($15-$25+) far exceed the raw market value. Sell this card using eBay Standard Envelope for $1.00-$1.50 to provide cheap shipping to team collectors. Mention '1988 Design' and 'Astros' in the title to capture specific searches.