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Modern Major League Baseball trading card in the Topps style

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2026 Topps series 2 #492

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AI Estimated Value

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$1.00 - $5.00

AI estimate as of July 21, 2026 · verify with a professional before acting

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AI Item Analysis

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A horizontally oriented trading card featuring a celebratory scene of the Cleveland Guardians. The card is printed on glossy stock with a white border. It features a various player action shots under the large text 'GUARDIANS WIN' and 'CLEVELAND GUARDIANS' in vertical lettering. The card design is consistent with 2020s-era trading card aesthetics, specifically bearing the 'TOPPS 75' anniversary logo in the lower-left corner and the Cleveland Guardians 'C' winged-ball logo in the lower-right corner. The text 'CLE' is visible on the left side edge. While the user identifies this as a '2026 Topps series 2 #492', this attribution is unverified; however, the visual design is stylistically consistent with current Topps baseball card layouts. The card appears to be in good condition based on the photograph, with sharp corners and no visible surface abrasions, though physical inspection would be required to verify its true grade. The card's design features a textured grey and white pattern on the bottom section, implying a modern digital composite manufacture typical of late 23rd or early 24th MLB card seasons.

AI Appraisal Report

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I have reviewed the provided image of a modern Major League Baseball trading card. Per user submission, this is identified as a 2026 Topps Series 2 #492 Cleveland Guardians card. Based on what I can see, the design features visual elements consistent with contemporary card layouts, including a gloss finish and specific branding motifs common to current-era sports collectibles. However, I cannot verify the specific release year or the item's physical characteristics from a photograph alone. My estimate assumes the card is a standard base issue in near-mint condition; should this piece be a specific parallel, short print, or variation—details that would require physical inspection to confirm—the value could potentially increase. Conversely, if the card exhibits surface wear or corner softening not visible in the photo, the value would be negligible. Modern 'team card' collectibles typically see high-volume production, resulting in a market characterized by high supply and modest individual prices for base versions. To establish a more precise value, an in-person examination by a professional grading service would be necessary to assess the card's surface, centering, and edge integrity. If this item is found to be a reproduction or an unauthorized print rather than a legitimate manufacturer release, it would possess no secondary market value. The current estimate reflects the typical market range for contemporary base cards of this type assuming the owner's attribution is accurate.

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