Topps Rafael Devers Fathers Day Card and Boston Red Sox Pin Appraisal
Category: Sports Memorabilia
Description
This is a sealed baseball trading card package containing a Rafael Devers Fathers Day card and a Boston Red Sox themed pin. The packaging is clear plastic with a perforated edge and a hang hole at the top left. The main trading card features a photograph of Rafael Devers in a baseball uniform. The 'Topps' logo is visible in the upper right corner of the card. To the right of the card, the words 'FATHERS DAY' are printed vertically. Below the trading card is circular pin with a light grey background and two blue baseball socks with white stitching, representing the Boston Red Sox logo. The item is sealed in its original packaging, which appears to be in good condition with no visible tears or damage. The card and pin inside also appear to be in good condition based on visibility through the plastic. This item is likely a special edition or promotional item released by Topps, probably around Fathers Day, featuring a baseball player from the Boston Red Sox.
Appraisal Report
I have examined the provided image of this sealed Topps Rafael Devers Father's Day card and Boston Red Sox pin collectible. Based on the visual information, the item appears authentic as a standard Topps promotional release. The packaging is intact with no visible damage, and the card and pin within seem to be in excellent condition, commensurate with being factory sealed. Market conditions for modern, readily available baseball card and pin sets tend to be modest unless tied to a significant event or extreme rarity. While Rafael Devers is a popular player, this appears to be a standardized, perhaps mass-produced, Father's Day item. Demand exists primarily among Red Sox fans and Devers collectors, but the rarity is likely limited. Factors impacting value are primarily the sealed condition and the popularity of Devers. A significant limitation of this appraisal is the inability to physically examine the item out of its packaging or verify its origin directly. To fully authenticate and assess condition definitively, I would need to physically inspect the item, potentially review original purchase documentation, and examine the card and pin out of the plastic to check for subtle flaws not visible through the packaging. Without physical inspection and provenance, I can't definitively confirm that the contents are unaltered or that the packaging hasn't been tampered with, although the image does not suggest this. Based solely on the visual evidence of a sealed, seemingly standard Father's Day set of a popular player, the market value typically falls into a relatively low range for such items.
Appraisal Value
$15-30