2024 Topps Heritage Sean Burke Purple Hot Box Refractor #246
Sean Burke · Topps · Parallel, Refractor, Hot Box Exclusive
Player
Sean Burke
Set
2024 Topps Heritage Baseball
Year
2024
Card #
246
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). Likely high grade given modern stock, though bottom-right corner shows slight white touch; centering appears slightly shifted left-to-right.
Category
Parallel, Refractor, Hot Box Exclusive
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Specific to Sean Burke player collectors or White Sox team set builders. Burke is a mid-tier pitching prospect.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-12, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-45
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of 2024 Heritage Purple Refractors for common players and mid-tier prospects typically range from $0.99 to $2.50. Similar Sean Burke parallels (Chrome /999) have sold for under $3.00.
Description
A stunning 2024 Topps Heritage Sean Burke card featuring the 1975 Topps throwback design. This is a Purple Hot Box Refractor, identifiable by its vibrant purple metallic finish and shimmering refractor surface. The card depicts the Chicago White Sox pitcher in his follow-through delivery with the 'Topps 75' anniversary logo in the top right corner.
Key Features
Features the iconic 1975 Topps design; Purple Refractor parallel exclusive to Heritage 'Hot Boxes'; limited distribution compared to standard base cards.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct 1975-style card stock thickness combined with modern refractor coating; accurate Topps 75th anniversary logo; High confidence (99%) as this player/card is not a target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering bias toward the left border; subtle surface micro-scratches common with chrome/refractor finishes; slight corner softness visible on the bottom right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now/Best Offer), COMC, or Sportlots. Best sold as part of a lot or to a team-specific collector.
Selling Tips
Not recommended for professional grading as the cost of grading ($19+) exceeds the likely market value of the card. Use keywords: 'Purple Hot Box', '1975 Design', 'White Sox Prospect'. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a cardboard-shielded envelope.