2024 Topps Series 1 Jared Triolo Gold Mirror Image Variation SSP #315
Jared Triolo · Topps (Fanatics) · Short Print (SSP), Gold Mirror Image Variation
Player
Jared Triolo
Set
2024 Topps Series 1
Year
2024
Card #
#315
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate. The centering appears slightly heavy on the right border. Top-right corner shows a very minor touch of white. Surface appears clean without visible scratching or dimples.
Category
Short Print (SSP), Gold Mirror Image Variation
Manufacturer
Topps (Fanatics)
Demand Level
Moderate. Variation cards like the Gold Mirror series have a dedicated collector base, but Jared Triolo is a secondary prospect/player compared to the set's major rookies like Elly De La Cruz, making this a niche but valuable chase card.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$40.00 - $65.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $35.00-45.00, PSA 9: $70.00-90.00, PSA 10: $175.00-225.00
Comparable Sales
Recent 2024 Gold Mirror SSPs for similar tiered players have sold raw between $35 and $70. A PSA 10 version of this specific card recently sold for approximately $190, while raw copies average around $50.
Description
This is the rare Gold Mirror Image Variation of Jared Triolo from the 2024 Topps Series 1 release. Unlike the standard base card, this SSP (Super Short Print) features a unique action shot of Triolo in his Pittsburgh Pirates black jersey. The card is distinguished by the gold 'Topps 75' logo on the front and the full gold-back design which is exclusive to this high-end variation.
Key Features
Super Short Print (SSP) status with extremely low pack odds; Gold Mirror back variation; Action-oriented alternative photography; Popular rookie-adjacent player for the Pittsburgh Pirates; Highly sought after by set completionists and player collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The gold foil 'Topps 75' stamp has the correct reflective properties. The card stock is the standard 2024 Topps thickness with the 'Gold Mirror' backing characteristic of the 2024 SSP line. Microprinting on the nameplate is crisp and clear.
Flaws to Note
The centering is approximately 45/55 left-to-right on the front. There is a minute amount of white showing on the top right corner tip likely from production handling. No major surface scratches or edge chipping visible.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the primary marketplace for SSP variations due to the high volume of set builders looking there. COMC is a good secondary option for a 'set it and forget it' approach, but eBay will likely yield a faster sale.
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless you are certain of a PSA 10; the value of a PSA 9 often barely covers the grading fees for this price tier. Use keywords 'SSP', 'Gold Mirror', and 'Image Variation' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader inside a bubble mailer (ground advantage) rather than a plain white envelope due to its rarity.