2024 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary Max Scherzer Blue Mini-Diamond Refractor #110 /199
Max Scherzer · Topps (Fanatics) · Parallel, Numbered, Refractor
Player
Max Scherzer
Set
2024 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary
Year
2024
Card #
#110
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate. Centering looks slightly heavy on the right/bottom edge. Corners and edges appear sharp through the top-loader, but surface scratches are common on these refractor finishes.
Category
Parallel, Numbered, Refractor
Manufacturer
Topps (Fanatics)
Demand Level
Moderate. While Scherzer is a legend, he is depicted here in a Blue Jays uniform (a team he never actually played for in a regular season game, as this set often uses trade/free agent photoshop updates), which can slightly niche down the demand compared to Mets, Dodgers, or Nationals collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $20.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $65-85
Comparable Sales
Similar /199 Platinum Anniversary veterans typically sell for $10-15 raw. High-end names like Scherzer can command $20. PSA 10 examples of similar mid-tier parallels in this set have been trending around $75.
Description
This 2024 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary card features future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer in a Toronto Blue Jays uniform, utilizing the classic 1954 Topps design. The card is a Blue Mini-Diamond Refractor parallel, featuring a stunning cracked-ice/shimmering blue effect across the surface. It is serial-numbered 090/199 on the front right.
Key Features
Features a 3-time Cy Young winner and lock for the Hall of Fame. Low serial numbering (/199) and a highly popular 'Mini-Diamond' refractor finish. Uses the iconic dual-image 1954 design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct Topps Chrome logo placement, sharp serial number stamping, and complex refractor light refraction that is difficult to replicate accurately on fakes.
Flaws to Note
Slight centering shift toward the bottom/right yellow border. Chrome cards are prone to faint 'print lines' and surface dimples that can only be seen under a jeweler's loupe or bright light.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to the high volume of parallel set builders. FB Card Groups dedicated to Blue Jays or Pitchers are also viable.
Selling Tips
Highlight 'Future HOF' and 'Numbered /199' in the title. Best sold as a Buy It Now with 'Best Offer' enabled to catch set collectors. Use a high-quality scan or photo out of the top-loader to show the surface is scratch-free.