2023 Topps Holiday 2023 Fernando Tatis Jr. Christmas Lights SSP Variation #H150
Fernando Tatis Jr. · Topps · Short Print (SSP) Image Variation / Holiday Insert
Player
Fernando Tatis Jr.
Set
2023 Topps Holiday (Walmart Exclusive)
Year
2023
Card #
#H150
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy on the right border (approx 60/40); corners look sharp through the top loader, and surface shows no major print dots or dimples.
Category
Short Print (SSP) Image Variation / Holiday Insert
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Tatis remains a high-interest 'PC' (Personal Collection) player. Seasonal demand peaks between November and January, but SSP variations of stars maintain year-round liquidity among Padres fans.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $25.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $40-60, PSA 10: $120-150
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this specific garland variation have fluctuated between $12 and $18. PSA 10 versions have reached $130 in peak holiday seasons, while PSA 9s usually settle around $50.
Description
A festive 2023 Topps Holiday variation of Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. This 'Super Short Print' (SSP) style variation features Tatis wearing a Christmas light garland while celebrating. The design includes seasonal elements like candy cane borders, pine needles, and snowflakes superimposed over the standard Topps Series 1 design layout.
Key Features
Holiday variations are unannounced chase cards with much lower print runs than base cards. Features Tatis in a unique celebratory pose with Christmas-specific photo editing (Garland) that distinguishes it from the standard base Holiday card.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card displays correct Topps logo layering, crisp typography in the 'Fernando Tatis Jr.' name plate, and the specific high-gloss card stock texture unique to the 2023 Holiday Walmart release. The back code (if visible) would end in a different digit than the base card.
Flaws to Note
Potential for minor whitening on the rear black-bordered edges typical of the Holiday stock. Centering is slightly biased toward the right edge. High-gloss surface is prone to faint hairline scratches if not handled with a penny sleeve.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card to capture the wide audience of variation hunters. Secondary options include COMC or Padres-specific Facebook collector groups.
Selling Tips
Grading is only recommended if the card is a guaranteed PSA 10, as the 'Raw' to 'PSA 9' price jump barely covers grading fees. Use keywords like 'SSP', 'Variation', 'Christmas Lights', and 'SP' in the title. Best sold during the holiday season or at the start of Spring Training.