Eric Owens
Baseball • Topps Finest
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1997
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Finest
Card Number
#278
Card Type
Insert / Subset
Rarity
Uncommon
Parallel Variant & Language
Base (with Protective Film) • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint-Mint 8
Estimated Market Value
$0.50 - $2.00 (Raw); $15 - $25 (PSA 10)
Recent Sales
Comparable common inserts from 1997 Finest typically sell in bulk lots or for approximately $1.00 individually on platforms like eBay and COMC.
Condition Details
The card retains its original protective film, which appears to have some light surface bubbling or scuffing, though this usually preserves the actual card surface. Centering appears slightly shifted towards the right side. Corners and edges look sharp through the plastic sleeve.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $20+) significantly exceeds the market value of the card even in high grades for this specific player.
Card Description
Eric Owens is depicted in his Cincinnati Reds uniform in a fielding stance. The card is part of the 'Finest Prodigies' subset, featuring a bronze-bordered metallic design with a textured surface and decorative 'die-cut style' etchings within the frame. The 'Topps Finest Protective Coating' film is still intact.
Notable Features
Includes the 'Topps Finest Protecive Coating' intended to be peeled by the collector; Bronze refractor-style theme (though this is the base bronze uncommon tier balance); Eric Owens RC/early career designation.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1997 Topps Finest stock. The print quality of the 'Prodigies' logo and the specific font of the protective film text are consistent with Topps production from this era.
Owner Notes
Eric Owen’s
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