2024 Topps Series 2 Ben Brown Future Stars Sunflower Parallel #433
Ben Brown · Topps · Parallel, Future Stars
Player
Ben Brown
Set
2024 Topps Series 2
Year
2024
Card #
#433
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The card appears to have sharp corners and clean edges, though the centering on the front looks slightly shifted toward the bottom and right based on the border margins.
Category
Parallel, Future Stars
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate to Strong. Ben Brown has shown flashes of brilliance, making his parallels popular among Cubs fans and prospect collectors. Demand fluctuates based on his spot in the rotation and recent performance.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $30.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20.00-25.00, PSA 9: $45.00-60.00, PSA 10: $120.00-150.00
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for unnumbered 2024 Topps retail parallels like the Sunflower or Easter patterns for mid-tier rookies/prospects range from $10 to $35 depending on the player. Specifically, Ben Brown parallels have seen stable pricing in the $20 range raw.
Description
This is a 2024 Topps Series 2 Future Stars parallel featuring Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown. The card features the distinct 'Sunflower' patterned border and background, which is an unnumbered but exclusive retail parallel. The design includes the Future Stars script on the left side and the Cubs team logo in the bottom corner. The pitcher is shown in full motion wearing the classic Cubs home pinstripe uniform.
Key Features
Sunflower Retail Parallel; Future Stars designation; Key young pitcher for the Chicago Cubs; High-contrast, visually striking retail-exclusive pattern.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic Topps gloss finish; correct 2024 Series 2 design language; proper font and logo scaling. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering bias towards the bottom-right corner. Slight edge roughing on the top-right corner typical of modern paper stocks. Reflection in image makes surface scratches difficult to assess, but no major indentations are visible.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for reaching set collectors) or COMC for a hands-off approach. Chicago-area Facebook sports card groups may also yield a quicker sale to local fans.
Selling Tips
List as '2024 Topps Ben Brown Sunflower Parallel' to attract set-builders. Since it is unnumbered but relatively rare, a 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer' enabled is better than an auction. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a bubble mailer or a rigid eBay Standard Envelope.