2024 Topps Series 2 Rhett Lowder Future Stars #FS-13
Rhett Lowder · Topps · Insert / Future Stars
Player
Rhett Lowder
Set
2024 Topps Series 2 (Future Stars Insert)
Year
2024
Card #
#FS-13
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 or 9 (NM-MT). The centering appears slightly heavy toward the bottom and right borders. Corners look relatively sharp, but the top-left edge shows minor white chipping against the gray background.
Category
Insert / Future Stars
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Lowder is a high-ceiling prospect, so there is interest from Reds team collectors and prospectors, but as a non-numbered base insert, the supply is high.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-$12, PSA 9: $15-$22, PSA 10: $35-$50 (Grading costs likely exceed the potential resale value for this specific insert).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of 2024 Topps Future Stars inserts range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded copies of similar common inserts typically sit in the $15-$25 range unless they achieve a PSA 10.
Description
Featured here is the 2024 Topps Series 2 'Future Stars' insert of Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Rhett Lowder. The card features a vibrant 'Future Stars' logo with a rainbow trail in the top left and the Topps 75th Anniversary logo. Lowder is depicted in his Reds road gray uniform in a dynamic follow-through pitching motion.
Key Features
Features a top pitching prospect for the Cincinnati Reds (7th overall pick in 2023). Part of the iconic 'Future Stars' subset that has been a staple in Topps sets for decades.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock with appropriate gloss and the valid Topps 75 branding. No known counterfeits of this specific low-value insert exist. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Centering is slightly off-center L-R (favoring the right) and T-B (favoring the bottom). There are minor signs of edge wear/chipping on the upper-left boundary. Card is currently horizontal on a textured surface without a protective sleeve, which risks surface scratches.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as part of a 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) listing to keep shipping costs low, or bundled in a Cincinnati Reds team lot. Also suitable for COMC for long-term storage and sales.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are doing it for a personal 'Registry' collection, as the cost of grading will exceed the market value. When listing, use keywords like 'Reds Prospect' and '2023 First Round Pick'. Use a penny sleeve and top loader immediately to prevent further edge wear.