2024 Topps Series 2 Pete Crow-Armstrong 1989 Topps Baseball Foilboard Black Parallel #89B-4
Pete Crow-Armstrong · Topps / Fanatics · Insert, Parallel, Foilboard, Rookie Year
Player
Pete Crow-Armstrong
Set
2024 Topps Series 2 - 1989 Topps Baseball 35th Anniversary Foilboard
Year
2024
Card #
#89B-4
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears excellent. However, Black Border foil sets are notorious for chipping. There is visible whitening/wear on the top right corner and bottom left corner. Surface looks clean but foil is prone to hairline scratches.
Category
Insert, Parallel, Foilboard, Rookie Year
Manufacturer
Topps / Fanatics
Demand Level
Strong. PCA is a highly touted Cubs prospect with elite defensive tools and high hobby ceiling. Demand is high among Cubs team collectors and prospectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$25.00 - $45.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $30-40, PSA 9: $60-80, PSA 10: $150-225
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for 1989-style Black Foilboard parallels of top rookies range from $30 to $50 raw. PSA 10 examples of similar top-tier rookies in this set have fetched $150+ in early release windows.
Description
Featured is a stunning 2024 Topps Pete Crow-Armstrong 35th Anniversary insert in the rare Black Foilboard parallel. This card pays homage to the classic 1989 Topps design with a modern, high-gloss premium finish. Pete Crow-Armstrong is shown in his Chicago Cubs home pinstripes in a batting stance. The black borders make for a striking visual contrast with the Cubs team colors.
Key Features
Features a top-tier MLB prospect/rookie in a popular anniversary throwback design. The Black Foil parallel is significantly rarer than the standard silver foilboard insert, typically found in hobby or jumbo boxes.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Genuine Topps gloss and foil stamping pattern. The 'Topps' logo at the bottom right has the correct gold foil height and texture relative to the 2024 Series 2 production standards.
Flaws to Note
Corners show slight whitening against the sensitive black edges. Top-right corner has a visible 'touch' of white. The edges of these foil cards often show micro-chipping from the factory cutting process.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific modern parallel to capture the widest audience. Alternatively, Cubs-specific Facebook memorabilia groups or COMC for a fixed-price 'set and forget' strategy.
Selling Tips
Do not sell 'raw' if you see scratches. Because of the black borders, condition is everything. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader immediately. Mention 'Black Parallel' in the title to distinguish it from the common silver foil version. Best sold during a Cubs win streak or after a highlight-reel play by PCA.