2024 Topps Series 1 Style & Smiles Triston Casas & Masataka Yoshida #252
Triston Casas and Masataka Yoshida · Topps (Fanatics) · Base / Combo Card
Player
Triston Casas and Masataka Yoshida
Set
2024 Topps Series 1
Year
2024
Card #
#252
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy toward the right and top borders; bottom right corner shows possible slight softening.
Category
Base / Combo Card
Manufacturer
Topps (Fanatics)
Demand Level
Moderate; appeals mainly to Boston Red Sox team collectors and fans of Casas/Yoshida. Market is currently saturated with 2024 base cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $12-18, PSA 10: $25-35
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for roughly $0.50 to $1.25 on eBay (including shipping). Graded copies (PSA 10) have struggled to reach $30 due to high supply.
Description
Featured in the 2024 Topps Series 1 set, this 'Style & Smiles' combo card captures Boston Red Sox young stars Triston Casas and Masataka Yoshida during a pre-game moment at Fenway Park. The design features a modern white-bordered frame with the 'BOS' team abbreviation in the upper left and Red Sox logo at the bottom left.
Key Features
Features two of the Red Sox's most popular young cornerstone players; 'Style & Smiles' subset card; high-quality action photography.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence; authentic 2024 Topps stock with standard gloss finish and crisp typography. This card is not currently targeted for counterfeiting due to its high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering issues (right-heavy); visible white speck on the bottom right corner edge suggesting minor chipping or softening.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a 'Team Lot' on eBay, or through a high-volume platform like COMC to minimize shipping overhead.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific card unless you are pursuing a personal registry set; the cost of grading ($19+) exceeds the market value. Use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping to keep costs low for the buyer.