2024 Topps Finest Chris Sale Purple Mini-Diamond Refractor #05/75
Chris Sale · Topps (under license from MLB) · Parallel, Serial Numbered (/75), Refractor
Player
Chris Sale
Set
2024 Topps Finest Baseball
Year
2024
Card #
Not visible on back (Base Set Parallel)
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate. Centering looks strong (~50/50 L-R, 55/45 T-B). Through the top loader, corners appear sharp and edges clean, but surface scratches on top loaders can hide minor refractor dimples.
Category
Parallel, Serial Numbered (/75), Refractor
Manufacturer
Topps (under license from MLB)
Demand Level
Moderate to Strong. Chris Sale had a major bounce-back 2024 NL Cy Young caliber season with the Braves, boosting demand among Braves team collectors and player collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10 - $25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15 - $20, PSA 9: $25 - $40, PSA 10: $60 - $90
Comparable Sales
Similar /75 and /99 Topps Finest/Topps Chrome refractor parallels of Chris Sale from 2024 typically sell in the $12-$25 range raw, while PSA 10 examples fetch $60-$80.
Description
This is a 2024 Topps Finest Chris Sale Purple Mini-Diamond Refractor parallel card featuring the Atlanta Braves ace in mid-pitch delivery. Serial numbered 05/75 stamped in foil on the upper right front. Features dynamic 1990s retro-inspired Topps Finest styling with vibrant purple cracked ice/mini-diamond refractor finish.
Key Features
Low serial numbering (05/75), striking Purple Mini-Diamond Refractor finish, features Cy Young contender and 8x All-Star Chris Sale in his Atlanta Braves uniform.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Serial numbering stamp format (05/75), correct Topps Finest logo foil, and proper Chrome refractor stock are consistent with genuine product. Modern low-to-mid value parallels are rarely counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Card is shown inside a scratched top loader, making precise surface examination difficult. Minor edge chipping can occur on dark border chrome stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (7-day auction starting at $0.99 or Buy It Now $25-$30 OBO) or COMC (Check Out My Cards) for automated consignment.
Selling Tips
Take the card out of the scratched top loader for clear listing photos (keep in a clean penny sleeve). Highlight 'Braves', '05/75', 'Purple Mini-Diamond', and 'Cy Young' in the listing title to maximize search exposure. Selling raw is recommended as grading fees ($18-25+) yield low ROI margin unless it guarantees a PSA 10.