For 2012 Bowman, the focus was put on two players to carry the value of the set. The first is Yu Darvish, who’s autographs have been creeping above the 500 dollar mark since release, and the second is Bryce Harper. Although he doesnt have any regularly inserted autographs in hobby, he does have chrome parallels for the third year in a row.

As expected, his 1/1 Superfractor is one of the most sought after cards in the product, and it was just posted in a no reserve auction this weekend. As if that wasnt enough, his 1/1 red base parallel was also posted at the same time, which might complicate the final price of both cards.

Here are the auctions for both:

2012 Bowman Bryce Harper Base RC Superfractor 1/1 – Too bad there isnt a better pic with the auction.

2012 Bowman Bryce Harper Base RC Red Parallel 1/1

Even though this Harper superfractor wont be considered the best one can collect because of cards already released in previous products, it will still carry a ton of value with it, regardless of his recent performance at the plate. His lucky redemption #2 cards have yet to be revealed, and the sticker autographs in retail arent going to carry the same weight. For 2012, this superfractor could be his most valuable card.

Last month, the 2011 superfractor was also posted in a similar fashion, but never made the final gavel. It was already up above 5 grand before the seller pulled it to sell off eBay, and I have a feeling that the Harper 2012 Super may find a similar fate.

When the Darvish auto super finally does hit eBay, that will be the most valuable card of the year, especially if he continues to pitch the way he has been. Japanese collectors will drop everything to purchase it, and that is only if the large amount of American ranger fans let them.

Regardless, this class hasnt been as strong outside of the boy wonder and Darvish, but cards like this can really pack a punch as we can see.