2024 Topps Series 2 Julio Rodriguez 1989 Design Topps 75 Years of Baseball Insert #75YB-27
Julio Rodriguez · Topps (Fanatics) · Insert
Player
Julio Rodriguez
Set
2024 Topps Series 2 - 75 Years of Baseball
Year
2024
Card #
#75YB-27
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Potential. Centering appears slightly heavy on the right (approx 60/40). Corners and edges appear sharp from the photo, but surface must be checked for hairline scratches common on glossy inserts.
Category
Insert
Manufacturer
Topps (Fanatics)
Demand Level
Moderate. Julio Rodriguez is a highly collected modern star, but this is a high-print-run retail insert rather than a rare parallel or rookie card.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 10: $25-35, PSA 9: $10-15, PSA 8: $5-8. Note: Grading costs likely exceed raw value.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for this specific insert range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Comparison to other 2024 Topps inserts shows stable pricing for 'J-Rod' given his flagship popularity.
Description
Featured here is a 2024 Topps Series 2 insert celebrating 75 years of Topps Baseball. The card utilizes the iconic 1989 Topps wood-grain / colored-border design. It features Seattle Mariners superstar Julio Rodriguez in a celebratory pose with both thumbs up. The card includes the 'Topps 75 Years of Baseball' commemorative logo in the upper left corner and the classic 1989-style Mariners banner logo at the bottom.
Key Features
Features AL Rookie of the Year and All-Star Julio Rodriguez; Iconic 1989 throwback design; Part of a multi-series celebratory insert set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic Topps glossy card stock, correct font kerning on nameplate, and sharp 75th-anniversary logo resolution. Not a commonly faked card due to high print volume.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering bias on the white borders. Direct handling without a sleeve may cause surface prints/oils. Top edge is currently being touched by fingers, which can cause minor chipping or edge wear if not handled carefully.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay (as a 'buy it now' or part of a player lot), COMC for long-term consignment, or trading in local Facebook card groups.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are chasing a PSA 10 for a personal set; the grading fee is currently higher than the card's market value. List as '2024 Topps Julio Rodriguez 1989 Insert'. Use a penny sleeve and top loader immediately.