2024 Topps Series 1 Jarren Duran / Trevor Story / Enmanuel Valdez 'Beantown Buds' Golden Mirror Image Variation SSP #213
Jarren Duran, Trevor Story, Enmanuel Valdez · Topps · Super Short Print (SSP), Golden Mirror Image Variation
Player
Jarren Duran, Trevor Story, Enmanuel Valdez
Set
2024 Topps Series 1 Golden Mirror Image Variation
Year
2024
Card #
#213
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate. Centering looks slightly left-heavy; corners appear sharp under standard resolution but surface scratches are common on these high-gloss variations.
Category
Super Short Print (SSP), Golden Mirror Image Variation
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong. Jarren Duran's breakout performance in 2024 has made his rare variations highly liquid, especially among Red Sox team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$40.00 - $75.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $45-55, PSA 9: $80-110, PSA 10: $250-325
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of this specific SSP #213 range from $42 to $68. PSA 10 examples have reached as high as $350 during Duran's hot streaks.
Description
Featured here is the highly sought-after 2024 Topps Series 1 Golden Mirror Image Variation SSP #213. Titled 'Beantown Buds,' the card features Boston Red Sox stars Jarren Duran and Trevor Story in a casual, off-field practice setting. This is the limited short print variation featuring the gold-topped 'Topps 75' logo and a full-bleed photo on the front, distinguishing it from the common base card.
Key Features
Extremely low print run (SSP); unique 'streetwear' style photography; key Red Sox fan favorite Jarren Duran is the primary chase on this card; gold-backed Topps logo on front confirms SSP status.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct 'Topps 75' gold foil stamping; modern cardboard stock thickness; code on the back (not visible here but should end in #763 for SSPs) is the industry-standard check.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering bias (approx 60/40). Possible surface dimples common in 2024 Topps Series 1. Sharp corners and clean edges are visible.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction for fastest sale, Buy It Now for max value) or Red Sox-specific Facebook collector groups. Large auction houses are not necessary for this price point.
Selling Tips
Highlight 'SSP' and 'Golden Mirror' in the title. Take a photo of the back of the card to show the small-print code at the bottom (ending in 763) to prove it is the short print. Consider grading if the surface is flawless, as PSA 10s command a significant premium.