Certificate #6187AC606150 · Baseball
Bowman Chrome · #CPA-ESS · 2023
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Estimate, not an official grade.
Each check is scored out of 10 on both sides. The lowest one caps the TCGAI Score.
Measured from the photo. Borders drawn wider than real so the offset shows.
| Check | Front | Back |
|---|---|---|
| Centering | 10 | 10 |
| Corners | 9.5 | 10 |
| Edges | 10 | 10 |
| Surface | 10 | 10 |
| Whitening | 9.5 | 10 |
| Holo / foil | 10 | 10 |
Limited by Corners 9.5 single corner micro-fuzz
Flaws visible at the photo's resolution. A grader under magnification may find more. Marks on the photos show the area named, not an exact spot.
No defects listed at this photo resolution.
Back Pristine surface, no defects noted.
Front Only the aforementioned microscopic corner fuzz; no ink loss along the edges.
Back No white fiber exposure.
Front Foil layer is pristine with full, undisturbed shimmer.
An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.
Graded 10
$400
Raw, ungraded
$163
Grading premium
+146%
| Grade | Average | Range and sales |
|---|---|---|
| Raw | $163 | $70.00 – $300 · 38 listings |
| Grade 8 | $320 | 1 sale |
| Grade 10 This card | $400 | $280 – $520 |
Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot. Estimado de raw ungraded * 2.50 (raw=40 samples). Baja confianza.
Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.
11.6% drop in graded 10 value over last 30 days to $148.90, with raw prices also down 7.7%; prospect fatigue amid broader market softening
Next months. Continued softness or stabilization next 3-6 months unless strong 2026 season stats
Long term. Potential rebound in 1-3 years if Salas reaches MLB and performs, boosting rookie card demand
Ethan Salas is a highly touted catching prospect for the San Diego Padres, signed as an international free agent from Venezuela in 2021 for $3.2 million at age 15. Considered one of MLB's top prospects, he debuted in the 2023 Arizona Complex League and has risen rapidly through the minors, known for his elite defensive skills, plate discipline, and power potential.
Released May 2023 as part of the 2023 Topps Bowman Chrome Baseball set, marking his first Bowman Chrome autograph card
Condition. Check for centering issues common in Chrome parallels, print defects on glossy surface, edge wear from refractor layer, autograph smearing or bleeding; graded 10 examples require perfect corners and gem mint centering
Storage. Store in semi-rigid top-loader with soft sleeve in cool, dry environment away from sunlight to prevent refractor toning; use card saver for shipping
Authenticity. Verify serial number matching on card slab and sticker; check autograph consistency against known Salas exemplars via graded or Beckett databases; beware of altered raw cards or fake autos on base CPA-ESS without refractor sheen
Sources: sportscardinvestor.com, alt.xyz, sportscardspro.com
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