2024 Topps Holiday Luisangel Acuna Silver Glitter Parallel RC #H162
Luisangel Acuna · Topps · Rookie Card (RC), Parallel, Short Print (SP)
Player
Luisangel Acuna
Set
2024 Topps Holiday Baseball
Year
2024
Card #
#H162
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The card is currently housed in a one-touch magnetic holder which generally preserves corners well. Centering appears slightly heavy on the left border (approx 60/40). Surface and edges appear clean under the glitter texture.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Parallel, Short Print (SP)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong. Acuna has high prospect pedigree and play in a major market (NYC). Demand for Holiday parallels peaks during the winter season but remains steady for top-tier rookies.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $25.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $30-45, PSA 10: $85-110
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this specific Silver Glitter parallel range from $12 to $22 depending on the time of day and auction vs BIN. Base holiday versions sell for $3-5, while more rare metallic parallels sell for $40+.
Description
A stunning 2024 Topps Holiday Rookie Card featuring Luisangel Acuna of the New York Mets. This card features the 'Silver Glitter' parallel finish, distinct with its textured, sparkling holiday-themed background and festive 'garland' borders. The image captures Acuna in his Mets pinstripes in a classic running pose. The card is protected in a premium magnetic one-touch case.
Key Features
True Rookie Card (RC logo); Brother of superstar Ronald Acuna Jr; New York Mets market appeal; Short-print festive parallel exclusive to Walmart Holiday mega boxes; High shelf-appeal with glitter flake finish.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence (99%+). The unique textured silver glitter finish is extremely difficult to replicate via home printing. Card stock thickness and 'Topps' logo holographic properties are consistent with 2024 retail releases.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering bias. The 'Holiday' glitter cards can occasionally suffer from surface dimples or uneven glitter distribution which can affect PSA surface grades. Minimal corner wear visible through the case.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card to reach a national audience of Mets fans and prospectors. Facebook Mets fan groups or specialized Discord trade servers are also viable for avoiding fees.
Selling Tips
If the card looks perfectly centered upon closer inspection, it is worth grading with PSA solely because the Acuna market is driven by 'Gem Mint' hunters. When photographing for sale, use a light source to capture the 'sparkle' effect of the glitter parallel as it greatly increases click-through rates.