2024 Topps Series 2 Shohei Ohtani SP Image Variation #700
Shohei Ohtani · Topps (Fanatics) · Short Print (SP) / Image Variation
Player
Shohei Ohtani
Set
2024 Topps Series 2
Year
2024
Card #
#700
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy to the right (approx 45/55). Corners and edges look sharp based on the photo, but surface micro-scratches are common on 2024 paper stock.
Category
Short Print (SP) / Image Variation
Manufacturer
Topps (Fanatics)
Demand Level
Hot. Ohtani is the most collected active player in the world. As his first Dodgers 'SP' from the flagship set, demand remains extremely high among both Dodgers fans and Ohtani completists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$100.00 - $150.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $90-110, PSA 9: $160-200, PSA 10: $450-550
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales have fluctuated between $115 and $160 depending on centering. PSA 10 copies have recently commanded between $475 and $525 on eBay auctions. Prices for Ohtani SPs tend to spike during the postseason.
Description
This is the highly sought-after 2024 Topps Series 2 Shohei Ohtani Short Print (SP) variation. Unlike his standard base card, this image variation features Ohtani in his Los Angeles Dodgers road grey uniform in a pitching/throwing pose. The card features a clean white border with the classic 2024 Topps design, blue Dodgers team branding, and a high-gloss finish.
Key Features
First flagship Topps card featuring Ohtani in a Dodgers uniform. Short Print (SP) status makes it significantly rarer than the standard base card. Highly collectible due to Ohtani's historic 50/50 season and massive global market.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. The card displays the correct security foil stamping in the bottom right, appropriate 'Topps' logo font, and standard modern card stock thickness. Not a commonly faked card yet, but check the back code (ends in #657 for variations).
Flaws to Note
Possible minor right-side centering bias. High-gloss surfaces on 2024 Topps are prone to dimples or faint 'roller lines' from the factory. Bottom-left corner shows a tiny speck of white that could be a minor chip or just a light reflection.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to the high volume of active Ohtani buyers. COMC is a good secondary option for a 'set it and forget it' approach, but eBay will likely yield the fastest sale and highest price.
Selling Tips
Check the code on the back of the card to confirm it ends in #657 (the SP code). Given the price gap between raw and PSA 10, inspect the surface under a LED light; if it is flawless, grading is highly recommended as a PSA 10 can triple the value. Use 'Short Print', 'SP', and 'Dodgers' in the title.