2024 Topps Series 1 Tarik Skubal Topps 75th Anniversary Buyback Stamped #178
Tarik Skubal · Topps · Buyback / Stamped Insert / Parallel
Player
Tarik Skubal
Set
2024 Topps Series 1 (75th Anniversary Buyback)
Year
2024
Card #
#178
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The card appears to have sharp corners and clean edges. Centering looks slightly biased toward the top and right margins. Surface shows no visible scratches or print defects.
Category
Buyback / Stamped Insert / Parallel
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong. Skubal is currently one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball, and Tigers collectors seek out every stamped variant for master sets.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $30-45, PSA 10: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Standard base cards sell for $1-2; stamped 75th variants for star players have been range-bound between $5 and $15 depending on the player's performance that week. Graded 10s of similar stamped parallels often fetch a 5-8x premium over raw prices.
Description
Featured here is a 2024 Topps Series 1 card of Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, featuring the exclusive 'Topps 75' anniversary buyback foil stamp in the upper right corner. The card depicts Skubal in an intense, celebratory pose following a strikeout. This specific variant was part of the 2024 anniversary promotion where older/current base stocks were stamped and re-inserted into packs to commemorate Topps' history.
Key Features
Tarik Skubal is a reigning AL Cy Young candidate, making his cards highly collectible. The 75th Anniversary foil stamp makes this a limited variant compared to the standard base card #178.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic Topps silver foil 'Topps 75' logo stamp with sharp crisp edges. Correct card stock thickness for 2024 Topps Series 1. High confidence (High).
Flaws to Note
Minor top-to-bottom centering shift; the bottom white border appears slightly thicker than the top. As a buyback card, minor handling marks from the stamping process can sometimes occur, though none are prominent here.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to the high volume of player-specific collectors. Facebook Detroit Tigers team groups are also excellent for avoiding fees.
Selling Tips
Highlight 'Cy Young' and '75th Anniversary Stamp' in the title. Price it as a 'buy-it-now' with 'best offer' enabled to capture peak interest during his starts. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader inside a standard envelope (eBay Standard Envelope) for cost-efficiency.