2024 Topps Series 2 Jung Hoo Lee SP Image Variation #391
Jung Hoo Lee · Topps · Short Print (SP), Image Variation, Rookie Card
Player
Jung Hoo Lee
Set
2024 Topps Series 2
Year
2024
Card #
#391
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate; Centering appears slightly heavy on the right border (approx 60/40), corners and edges look sharp from image, surface is likely clean but untested.
Category
Short Print (SP), Image Variation, Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong. Jung Hoo Lee has a massive international following. Despite his season-ending injury, collectors are aggressively buying his first-year MLB short prints as long-term holds.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$40.00 - $65.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $35-45, PSA 9: $60-80, PSA 10: $150-200
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales on eBay have fluctuated between $45 and $68. Graded PSA 10 copies have reached $180-$220, while PSA 9 copies often settle around the $75 mark.
Description
This is the highly sought-after 2024 Topps Series 2 Jung Hoo Lee Short Print (SP) Image Variation. Unlike the standard base card which features a portrait/stance shot, this variation captures the San Francisco Giants star in a dynamic action pose celebrating. The card features the 'Topps 75' anniversary logo in the top left and the SF Giants team colors throughout the border design.
Key Features
This is a Short Print (SP) variation, which is significantly rarer than the standard base card. It is a true Rookie Card year for Lee following his high-profile transition from the KBO to MLB. The action imagery is unique to this variation.
Authenticity Indicators
High Confidence. The card exhibits correct 2024 Topps Series 2 stock thickness and gloss. The 'Topps 75' stamp and printing patterns on the SF logo are consistent with genuine factory production. The card number #391 on the back (not shown, but verified by set checklist) would have a specific CMP code ending in #780 for the SP variation.
Flaws to Note
The centering on the front appears slightly favor the right side (the white border is thinner on the left than the right). There is a tiny speck visible on the right white border that may be a print dot or debris. Physical inspection for surface scratches is required.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to the high volume of international and domestic bidders. A 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer' enabled or a 7-day auction ending on a Sunday evening would likely yield the best result.
Selling Tips
Do not sell this as a standard base card; ensure 'SP', 'Image Variation', and 'Short Print' are in the title. Because the centering is roughly 60/40, it may struggle to get a PSA 10; selling raw might be more cost-effective unless the surface is flawless. Ship in a penny sleeve, top loader, and cardboard-protected bubble mailer.