2024 Topps Series 2 Lawrence Butler 1989 Topps 35th Anniversary #89B-43
Lawrence Butler · Topps · Insert / Rookie Year
Player
Lawrence Butler
Set
2024 Topps Series 2 - 1989 Topps 35th Anniversary Insert
Year
2024
Card #
#89B-43
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy on the left border. Corners look sharp, and edges are clean, typical for a modern pull.
Category
Insert / Rookie Year
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Lawrence Butler is a popular young talent for the A's, but this is a common insert rather than a rare parallel or autograph.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-12, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-45. (Grading costs generally exceed the value for this specific insert).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales show this card and similar 1989 inserts from the 2024 set selling for $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded 10s of similar rookie inserts from this set often fluctuate between $30 and $50.
Description
This 2024 Topps Lawrence Butler insert pays homage to the classic 1989 Topps design. Featuring the iconic 'Topps 75 Years of Baseball' logo in the upper left corner, the card displays Butler in his Oakland Athletics white home uniform completing a powerful swing. The card uses the distinct 1989 wood-grain style frame and block lettering.
Key Features
35th Anniversary throwback design, Rookie-year insert for a rising Athletics star, Topps 75th Anniversary logo designation.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct glossy finish for 2024 Topps inserts, crisp photography, and standard card stock thickness. No known widespread counterfeits for this specific insert.
Flaws to Note
A slight left-to-right centering bias is visible (left border is thinner than right). Modern card stock is prone to tiny corner dings if not immediately sleeved.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (PWE - Plain White Envelope), COMC, or Sportlots. This is a perfect card for a 'set-filler' buyer or a player collector looking for low-cost additions.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are pursuing a personal registry; the cost of grading will likely exceed the market value. Use '2024 Topps Lawrence Butler 1989 Insert' as keywords. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader inside a notched cardboard mailer.