2018 Bowman Chrome Thomas Szapucki Green Refractor /99 #BCP214
Thomas Szapucki · Topps (under Bowman brand) · Prospect, Parallel, Numbered (/99), Refractor
Player
Thomas Szapucki
Set
2018 Bowman Chrome Prospect
Year
2018
Card #
#BCP214
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (NM-MT). Centering appears slightly heavy on the right; surface shows visible horizontal scratching/scuffing on the top-loader which may or may not be on the chrome surface. Corners look relatively sharp through the plastic.
Category
Prospect, Parallel, Numbered (/99), Refractor
Manufacturer
Topps (under Bowman brand)
Demand Level
Low. Thomas Szapucki has struggled with injuries and is currently a journeyman pitcher; demand is limited to Mets team collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $18-25, PSA 10: $45-60 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value)
Comparable Sales
Recent 2018 Bowman Chrome Green Refractor prospects of similar tier players sell for $3-$7. Previous sales of Szapucki Green Refractors have settled between $4.50 and $9.00 depending on the current season performance.
Description
Featured is a 2018 Bowman Chrome Thomas Szapucki Green Refractor prospect card #BCP214. This card features a vibrant green chrome finish with a refractor shimmer, signifying it is serial-numbered to /99 (as indicated by the handwritten sticker on the loader, though the stamp is on the reverse). Szapucki is shown in his New York Mets uniform in a dynamic pitching motion.
Key Features
Green Refractor parallel numbered to /99; Chrome stock; Early prospect card of a former top Mets left-handed pitching prospect.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct Bowman 'B' logo with Chrome finish, specific Topps font for player name, and appropriate card stock thickness. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
The primary issue is the visible scuffing and scratching on the top-loader which risks hiding surface scratches on the card itself. Standard 2018 Chrome centering issues (slightly right-heavy). Possible edge white spots common in Bowman Chrome of this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now) or COMC. This card is best sold in a 'player lot' or 'Mets lot' to increase interest, rather than as a standalone auction.
Selling Tips
Remove the handwritten sticker from the top-loader or replace the top-loader entirely before photographing to ensure a clean view of the surface. Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading ($19+) far outweighs the $5-10 market value of a low-demand middle-reliever.