2024 Topps Series 2 Troy Johnston Rookie Card #486
Troy Johnston · Topps · Base Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Troy Johnston
Set
2024 Topps Series 2
Year
2024
Card #
486
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) to PSA 9 (Mint) range; Centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and top. Bottom-left corner shows minor white tipping.
Category
Base Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate; Johnston is a developing prospect. Demand usually spikes if he receives a prolonged MLB call-up or has a multi-game hitting streak.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $12 - $15, PSA 9: $18 - $22, PSA 10: $35 - $45 (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds value).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw base copies average $0.99 plus shipping. Graded copies (PSA 10) have sold in the $30 range, but most volume is in raw lots.
Description
Featured in the iconic 2024 Topps 'Topps 75' anniversary design, this card showcases Miami Marlins prospect Troy Johnston in the team's City Connect 'Miami Sugar Kings' jersey. The card features a white border design with blue and black accent banners, the 'RC' rookie logo on the left, and the 'Topps 75' anniversary diamond logo in the upper right. Johnston is shown in a candid field pose with his batting gloves on.
Key Features
True Rookie Card (RC) logo. Member of the Miami Marlins core prospect group. Featured in the 2024 Topps Series 2 release.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct card stock thickness, high-gloss finish, clear Topps 75 hologram logo, and crisp typography. This card is not currently targeted for counterfeiting due to high availability.
Flaws to Note
Slight centering shift to the upper-left. Minor white corner wear visible on the bottom-left edge. This is a common mass-produced 'base' card which often has minor surface print lines.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (PWE/Standard Envelope), COMC (best for low-value bulk cards), or local trade bait in Miami-area card shows.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card individually as the fees will cost more than the card's value. List as '2024 Topps Series 2 Troy Johnston RC 486 Marlins'. Use eBay Standard Envelope for $1.11 shipping to keep total cost attractive to budget collectors.