2024 Topps Series 2 Ramon Laureano SD Logo Swap Variation #621
Ramón Laureano · Topps (Fanatics) · Short Print (SP) / Logo Swap Parallel
Player
Ramón Laureano
Set
2024 Topps Series 2
Year
2024
Card #
621
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) - Centering is slightly heavy on the right border (approx 60/40), corners appear sharp, and edges show no immediate chipping.
Category
Short Print (SP) / Logo Swap Parallel
Manufacturer
Topps (Fanatics)
Demand Level
Moderate - Strong regional demand among San Diego Padres collectors. Laureano is a respected veteran, but his market value is driven more by the rarity of the Logo Swap variation than his individual superstar status.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $60-80
Comparable Sales
Recent 2024 Logo Swap variations for mid-tier players have sold between $8 and $18 raw. Standard base versions of this card sell for less than $1.00.
Description
This is a 2024 Topps Series 2 Ramon Laureano card featuring the 'SD' logo swap variation. While the base card features the standard team logo, this short print variation shows the classic SD logo at the top left and features Laureano in the San Diego Padres camo alternate uniform. It carries the Topps 75th Anniversary diamond logo. The card has a clean white border and high-gloss finish.
Key Features
This is a 'Logo Swap' Short Print (SP) variation, which is much rarer than the standard base card. It features the player in a Padres uniform following his transition from Cleveland/Oakland, making it a sought-after piece for Padres team set collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct 2024 Topps stock thickness, sharp typography on the nameplate, and the specific '75th' stamp used for the 2024 flagship set. Not a commonly counterfeited card due to modern production tech and current market value.
Flaws to Note
The right border is slightly narrower than the left, indicating minor centering issues. Common for this year's stock, check the reverse for 'white snow' or print dots on the dark areas of the back.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to the high volume of team set collectors and variation hunters. Facebook Padres fan groups or 'Topps Buy/Sell/Trade' groups are also excellent no-fee alternatives.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it will hit a PSA 10; the cost of grading often exceeds the value of a PSA 9 for this specific player. Use 'Logo Swap' and 'SP' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader via eBay Standard Envelope ($0.63-$1.08) to keep costs low for the buyer.