2024 Topps Series 1 Bobby Witt Jr. Silver Crackle Foil #165
Bobby Witt Jr. · Topps (Fanatics) · Parallel (Silver Crackle Foil / Mega Box Exclusive)
Player
Bobby Witt Jr.
Set
2024 Topps Series 1
Year
2024
Card #
#165
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimated. The card appears to have sharp corners and decent centering, though silver foil edges are prone to micro-chipping.
Category
Parallel (Silver Crackle Foil / Mega Box Exclusive)
Manufacturer
Topps (Fanatics)
Demand Level
Strong. Witt Jr. is a top-tier hobby talent. While not a rookie card, his parallels are highly collected by Royals fans and player-specific completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $75-95
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $6-$10 plus shipping. PSA 10 copies of similar 2024 star parallels fluctuate between $60 and $100 depending on the player's weekly performance.
Description
This is a 2024 Topps Series 1 Bobby Witt Jr. featuring the stunning Silver Crackle Foil parallel. The card shows Witt Jr. in an athletic horizontal diving pose. The background features a prismatic, shattered-ice effect that reacts brilliantly to light. This specific parallel is found exclusively in retail Mega Boxes. The card features the 75th Anniversary Topps logo and the 'KC' Royal Crown team designation.
Key Features
Features one of the MLB's brightest young stars and MVP candidates. It is a retail-exclusive 'Crackle' parallel, which is more desirable than standard base cards due to its lower pull rate and visual appeal.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'Crackle' foil pattern is complex and difficult to replicate accurately. The card stock and 75th logo depth are consistent with 2024 Topps production.
Flaws to Note
Foil surface is highly susceptible to faint scratches or 'print lines.' Left-to-right centering seems slightly biased toward the right. Handling the card without a sleeve (as seen) can lead to fingerprint oils on the surface.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to high volume for modern parallels. It could also move quickly in Facebook 'Buy/Sell/Trade' baseball groups or at a local card show 'value bin.'
Selling Tips
Do not handle the card with bare hands on the surface; immediately place it in a penny sleeve and top loader. Use high-resolution photos that show the 'shimmer' of the foil. Use keywords like 'Crackle,' 'Mega Box,' and 'Shortstop' in the title.