2024 Topps Series 1 Elly De La Cruz 1989 Topps Baseball 35th Anniversary Insert #89B-1
Elly De La Cruz · Topps (Fanatics) · Rookie Year Insert / Anniversary Series
Player
Elly De La Cruz
Set
2024 Topps Series 1 - 1989 Topps Baseball 35th Anniversary Edition
Year
2024
Card #
#89B-1
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate. Centering appears slightly heavy on the right border. Surface and corners are difficult to assess fully from the image but seem crisp with no major blunting.
Category
Rookie Year Insert / Anniversary Series
Manufacturer
Topps (Fanatics)
Demand Level
Strong. Elly De La Cruz is a high-velocity 'chase' player for modern collectors. His cards move quickly, though this is a common insert compared to his 'True' Rookie Card #141.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 10: $45-60, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 8: $5-10. Note: Grading costs usually exceed the value of this specific insert unless it is a guaranteed 10.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $2.50 to $7.00 depending on shipping. PSA 10 copies have recently stabilized in the $50 range, but the market is heavily saturated.
Description
This 2024 Topps Series 1 card features Reds superstar Elly De La Cruz on the iconic 1989 Topps wood-grain border design. It celebrates the 35th anniversary of the set. The card shows De La Cruz in his home Reds uniform mid-swing against a gold-patterned background secondary to the 1989 frame.
Key Features
Features one of the most exciting young stars in MLB; pays homage to the classic 1989 'Woodie' design; officially designated as part of his 2024 Rookie Year releases.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence (99%+). The card displays correct modern Topps printing technology, the 2024 Series 1 layout, and the specific gloss Finish unique to this insert set. It is not a commonly faked card due to high print volume.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering bias on the white outer border; card is currently sitting unprotected on paper which can lead to surface scratches or corner dings; possible minor print lines common in modern glossy inserts.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for high visibility. COMC (Check Out My Cards) is excellent for lower-value inserts like this to save on individual shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Immediately place this card in a penny sleeve and a top loader to prevent surface damage. Use a white-background, high-resolution photo for the listing. Best sold in a 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) with protection to keep shipping costs low for the buyer.