2024 Topps Chrome 1989 Topps 35th Anniversary Ronald Acuña Jr. Red Refractor #89BC-1
Ronald Acuña Jr. · Topps · Insert, Parallel, Serial Numbered (/5)
Player
Ronald Acuña Jr.
Set
2024 Topps Chrome - 1989 Topps 35th Anniversary Insert
Year
2024
Card #
#89BC-1
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate. Centering looks strong (~55/45). Surface appears clean through the top-loader, but Chrome cards often have micro-scratches. Corners look sharp.
Category
Insert, Parallel, Serial Numbered (/5)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Hot. Acuña is a top-tier hobby superstar. Low-numbered Red Refractors of elite players sell very quickly to player-registry collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$400.00 - $600.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $350-$450, PSA 9: $650-$850, PSA 10: $1,500+
Comparable Sales
Non-numbered base inserts sell for $2-5. Gold Refractors (/50) of Acuña from this set have sold for $100-$150. Red parallels (/5) typically command a 4x-6x multiple over Gold.
Description
This is a stunning 2024 Topps Chrome Red Refractor of Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr., featuring the iconic 1989 Topps design. As a Red Refractor, this card is ultra-rare and serial-numbered to only 5 copies (typically found on the back). It features the 35th Anniversary stamp and high-gloss chrome finish with a vibrant red border.
Key Features
Serial numbered to /5; Red Refractors are among the most coveted non-1/1 parallels in the hobby; Features the reigning 2023 NL MVP; Iconic throwback 1989 design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct 'Topps Chrome' logo and 35th Anniversary etching. The refractor 'rainbow' effect is consistent with authentic Topps Chromium technology. Numbering on the back should be crisp and stamped.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom centering bias. Potential for surface 'dimples' or refractor lines common in Topps Chrome. Edge chipping can occur on colored borders, though this copy looks clean.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay Auction (with a high starting bid or reserve) or Goldin/Heritage Auctions due to the /5 rarity. High-end Facebook Braves collector groups.
Selling Tips
Grading is highly recommended for a /5 parallel of this caliber. Use 'SSP', 'Red Refractor', and 'Serial #/5' in the title. Remove from the top-loader (but keep in penny sleeve) for high-quality scans to show the surface clarity.