2024 Topps Series 1 Aaron Judge Stars of MLB #SMLB-1
Aaron Judge · Topps · Insert
Player
Aaron Judge
Set
2024 Topps Series 1 Stars of MLB
Year
2024
Card #
#SMLB-1
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) to PSA 9 (Mint) range. Centering appears slightly heavy on the bottom; edges show minor white chipping consistent with retail handling; corners appear relatively sharp but sitting on fabric increases risk of surface scratches.
Category
Insert
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Aaron Judge is a high-demand player, but this specific insert is highly overproduced and found in almost every retail pack, leading to high market saturation.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 9: $10.00-15.00, PSA 10: $25.00-35.00. Note: Grading costs usually exceed the market value for this specific insert type.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 10 copies have recently sold for between $22 and $30.
Description
2024 Topps Series 1 Aaron Judge Stars of MLB insert card. The card features a vibrant, cosmic-themed foil design with a purple and blue galactic background. Aaron Judge is shown in his New York Yankees home pinstripes. This is a common retail insert that replaced the '1987' or 'Turf' style inserts of previous years as the standard pack-per-retail-pack inclusion.
Key Features
Features AL Home Run Record holder and Yankees captain Aaron Judge; popular 'Stars of MLB' insert design; high-gloss foil finish.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. This is a standard retail insert with no known mass-market counterfeits. Features the official MLB hologram-style foil and correct 'Topps' logo typography.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering issues (top-to-bottom); potential surface micro-scratching from being handled without a penny sleeve/top loader; small white specks on blue foil edges typical of Topps 2024 stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a 'lot' on eBay or Mercari. Individual sales are best suited for local trade bait or COMC due to shipping costs relative to card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are pursuing a personal registry set; the cost of grading ($19+) is significantly higher than the raw value. List on eBay using 'eBay Standard Envelope' for $0.69 shipping to keep the total price attractive for collectors. Bundle with other Yankees or Judge cards to maximize profit.