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Baseball trading card featuring James Outman

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User's notes

2026 Topps series 2 #489

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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

This item is a modern baseball trading card depicting professional player James Outman in a sliding action sequence. The card features a white border with a complex graphic design inner frame consisting of textured grey patterns and red accents. Centered on the left is a logo consistent with the Minnesota Twins (TC), and the player's name 'JAMES OUTMAN' is printed vertically along the side. The card includes a logo in the bottom right corner reading 'TOPPS 75' inside a diamond shape, suggesting a commemorative or anniversary edition. The owner identifies this as a '2026 Topps series 2 #489', though this claim is unverified as the card back is not visible to check series or numbering. The card appears to be in relatively good physical condition with crisp edges and corners visible in the photograph, though microscopic surface wear cannot be assessed without physical inspection. The design is stylistically consistent with the 2026 Topps flagship baseball card aesthetic. No physical verification of the card's stock weight or finish can be performed through this image.

AI Appraisal Report

Based on the image provided, the item bears a design consistent with a modern Topps flagship baseball card. The owner identifies this as a '2026 Topps series 2 #489'. I am treating this attribution as a hypothesis, as I cannot examine the card's back to see the numbering or verify the stock weight, gloss, and security features that are standard in the industry. Based on what I can see, the card appears to be in good physical condition with crisp corners, though I cannot verify surface integrity or microscopic wear from a photo. The market for contemporary base-tier cards of this type is typically characterized by high supply and modest demand unless the player is a high-performing standout or the card features a rare parallel finish. Comparable modern base cards of active players generally trade in the $1.00 to $5.00 range. This estimate assumes the owner's identification of the year and series is correct; if it were discovered to be a commemorative reprint or an unofficial reproduction, the value would likely be negligible. Conversely, if it were verified as a rare short-print or a specific parallel variation with a physical inspection, the value could increase. To confirm this value, a physical examination by an expert or a third-party grading service would be necessary to assess centering, surface flaws, and to establish that the printing processes align with standard manufacturing. Without such verification, the piece should be valued cautiously as a common modern issue.

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