2024 Topps Series 2 Blue Border Caden Dana Rookie RC #T89-62
Caden Dana · Topps · Rookie Card (RC), Insert, Parallel (Blue Border)
Player
Caden Dana
Set
2024 Topps Series 2 1989 Topps 35th Anniversary Insert
Year
2024
Card #
#T89-62
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) - Estimating based on photo. Centering looks slightly heavy to the right (approx 55/45). Corners appear sharp, surface looks clean without obvious scratches.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Insert, Parallel (Blue Border)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Caden Dana is a highly-regarded pitching prospect for the Angels. Demand fluctuates based on his performance in the minor leagues and eventual MLB call-up.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $6.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $45-65
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of this specific Blue Border parallel range from $1.99 to $5.50. The base (white border) version sells for under $1.00. Graded copies of this specific insert are rare as collectors typically only grade the 'Chrome' or 'Auto' versions of this design.
Description
Featured here is a 2024 Topps Series 2 Caden Dana Rookie card using the iconic 1989 Topps 35th Anniversary design. This specific card is the retail-exclusive Blue Border parallel, which adds a vibrant pop of color matching the Los Angeles Angels team colors. The card shows Dana in a full dynamic pitching motion on the mound, complete with the official MLB RC logo in the lower-left corner and the 35th Anniversary gold foil logo in the upper right.
Key Features
Rookie Card status for a top pitching prospect; 35th Anniversary tribute design; Blue Border parallel limited to specific retail formats (Hanger boxes/Blisters).
Authenticity Indicators
Correct 2024 Topps card stock thickness; Gold foil 35th anniversary stamp has proper reflective quality; High-resolution print dot pattern visible in photography. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Slight rightward centering bias. Minor edge white-tip visible on bottom right corner typical of colored border cards which show wear more easily than white borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (highest volume for cheap parallels), COMC (good for 'wait and see' prospect holding), or Mercari.
Selling Tips
Best sold as part of a 'lot' of Angels cards or other Caden Dana rookies to save on shipping. If sold individually, use eBay Standard Envelope for $1.00 shipping to keep the total cost attractive to buyers. Only grade if you are certain it hits a PSA 10, as the cost of grading currently exceeds the raw value.