2017 Topps Stadium Club Raimel Tapia Rookie Card On-Card Auto #SCA-RT
Raimel Tapia · Topps (Stadium Club brand) · Rookie, Autograph, On-Card Auto
Player
Raimel Tapia
Set
2017 Topps Stadium Club Autographs
Year
2017
Card #
#SCA-RT
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (NM-MT). Centering appears slightly heavy toward the right edge; corners show minor white touch; surface reflects typical high-gloss Stadium Club scratches.
Category
Rookie, Autograph, On-Card Auto
Manufacturer
Topps (Stadium Club brand)
Demand Level
Moderate-Low. Tapia is a veteran journeyman; demand is primarily from Colorado Rockies team collectors or completionist rookie autograph collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $125-150
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for Raimel Tapia 2017 autograph cards range from $4.50 to $10.50 plus shipping. Graded 9s or 10s of this specific set rarely appear as the ROI for grading is low.
Description
A stunning 2017 Topps Stadium Club Raimel Tapia Rookie Autograph featuring a crisp blue ink on-card signature. Known for its high-quality photography, this card shows Tapia in his Colorado Rockies purple alternate jersey mid-swing. The iconic 'RC' shield and silver foil Stadium Club logo are positioned at the top left. The bottom features 'Topps Certified Autograph Issue' text, confirming the legitimacy of the signature.
Key Features
On-card signature (not a sticker), official MLB rookie logo (RC), flagship-level photography design, and player's first-year licensed autograph.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. On-card blue ink signature shows natural flow and pressure variations; Topps holographic foil stamping is sharp; card stock thickness is consistent with 2017 Stadium Club premium gloss stock.
Flaws to Note
Right-to-left centering is slightly off. The dark top border is prone to chipping, and high-gloss surfaces often have micro-scratches from the factory that limit high technical grades.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction or Buy It Now), COMC for long-term consignment, or Rockies-specific Facebook Collector Groups.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19-25) exceeds the raw market value. List as 'Raimel Tapia RC Auto' and use high-resolution photos of the signature to show it is on-card rather than a sticker. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a bubble mailer (Ground Advantage).