2024 Topps Series 2 Noelvi Marte Golden Mirror Image Variation SSP #497
Noelvi Marte · Topps · Short Print (SSP), Golden Mirror Image Variation, Rookie
Player
Noelvi Marte
Set
2024 Topps Series 2
Year
2024
Card #
#497
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint). The card appears to have excellent centering (approx 55/45) and sharp corners. There is a slight manufacturing edge roughness characteristic of 2024 Topps paper stock.
Category
Short Print (SSP), Golden Mirror Image Variation, Rookie
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate-Strong. Demand for Marte has fluctuated due to his suspension, but as a top-tier prospect on a young Reds team, his SSPs remain high-priority for team collectors and player investors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$60.00 - $90.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $50-70, PSA 9: $90-110, PSA 10: $250-300
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 2024 Golden Mirror Rookies of similar caliber have ranged from $50 to $120. Marte specifically has seen raw sales stabilize near $75 recently.
Description
This is the highly sought-after 2024 Topps Series 2 Golden Mirror Image Variation Super Short Print (SSP) of Cincinnati Reds young star Noelvi Marte. This variation features a dynamic vertical image of Marte leaping against the outfield wall, contrasting with the standard base card action shot. The card is easily identified by the gold-foil Topps 75th Anniversary logo on the top right and the full gold-foil back design unique to the Mirror Variations.
Key Features
Super Short Print (SSP) rarity, Golden Mirror Image Variation, Rookie season card, Action photography, Gold foil 1/1 style back.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card displays the correct 2024 Topps card stock thickness, crisp gold foil stamping on the 'Topps 75' logo, and the distinct gold-back printing exclusive to Mirror variations.
Flaws to Note
A small white speck/chip is visible on the bottom right corner edge. Horizontal centering of the inner frame is slightly heavy toward the right side. Paper surface may have minor factory dimples common in this set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to the high volume of SSP hunters. COMC is a secondary option for long-term consignment.
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless you are certain it will hit a PSA 10; the value gap between 9 and 10 is significant for SSPs. Include 'SSP' and 'Golden Mirror' in the title. Use high-resolution scans of the front and back to show the gold foil back, which proves it is the variation.