2024 Topps Series 2 Shohei Ohtani First Dodgers Card #700
Shohei Ohtani · Topps · Base
Player
Shohei Ohtani
Set
2024 Topps Series 2
Year
2024
Card #
700
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) - Estimated. Centering appears slightly heavy on the right (approx 60/40), corners and edges look sharp based on front view.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Hot - Shohei Ohtani cards remain the highest-demand items in the modern hobby, especially his first Dodgers team cards following his historic move.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $12-18, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $65-85
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for $5-10 including shipping on eBay. PSA 10 copies have recently settled between $70 and $95 depending on auction timing.
Description
This 2024 Topps Series 2 card features the first base-set appearance of Shohei Ohtani in his Los Angeles Dodgers uniform. The photo captures Ohtani in a running motion shortly after a hit, wearing the iconic home white Dodgers jersey. Note the 'Topps 75' anniversary logo in the top left and his designation as 'Designated Hitter' at the bottom. The classic Topps design for 2024 includes a modern border and the Dodgers team emblem.
Key Features
Historical significance as Ohtani's first standard Topps base card as a Dodger; card number 700 is the final number in the Series 2 base set; features the Topps 75th Anniversary logo.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. High confidence. Features standard 2024 Topps gloss, crisp resolution, and the correct Topps hologram on the reverse (implied by current set standards). This is a mass-produced modern base card with no current counterfeit risk.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering bias on the borders. Potential for standard white chipping on the corners/edges which is common for this high-gloss modern card stock. No surface scratches or dimples visible in the image.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for high-volume base cards. For a graded version, COMC or MySlabs are excellent alternatives. Local card shops may buy in bulk but typically pay 50% of market value.
Selling Tips
Due to the high print run, a raw version is best sold in a 'bubble mailer with tracking' only if bundled with other cards; otherwise, use eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping. Grading is only profitable if you are confident it will scan as a PSA 10.