The baseball universe is astir with fervor as the highly anticipated MVP honors have been officially claimed by Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge. These two stellar players have been the talk of town for some time now, and it’s not just the sports fans who are excited. Card collectors have also been eagerly awaiting the opportunity presented by Topps’ renowned MVP Buyback Program. With six finalists in the running for the AL and NL MVP awards—Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Bobby Witt Jr., Shohei Ohtani, Francisco Lindor, and Ketel Marte—the prevailing sentiment for quite some time pointed toward Judge and Ohtani reigning supreme.
For those collectors who had the insight to hang on to their Judge and Ohtani cards from the 2024 Topps Chrome release, the time has come to reap the rewards. Following the official MVP announcements, Topps is now offering enticing trade-in values for these coveted cards at various participating hobby shops and major retailers.
The Mechanics of the Program
Topps’ MVP Buyback Program enables collectors to exchange their 2024 Topps Chrome cards of the MVP winners for store credit. The breakdown of the program is as follows:
– Base Cards: $20 credit
– Refractors: $40 credit
– Rare Parallels: Higher amounts, with some fetching up to $1,000 for specific inserts like the 2023 Ohtani buyback card numbered to 50.
The redemption of these cards kicks off immediately, running through January 30, 2025.
Which Cards Are Qualifying?
The eligible cards include those from the standard 2024 Topps Chrome release as well as the Chrome Logofractor cards. However, cards from other Topps Chrome products such as Cosmic Chrome and Chrome Sapphire are not part of the program.
How to Engage
To redeem your cards:
1. Identify a participating retailer or hobby shop.
2. Bring your eligible cards for assessment.
3. Receive your credit, which can be utilized for other collectibles, cards, or products within the store.
For a detailed list of participating retailers and additional information, visit Topps’ official MVP Buyback page.
With the existing buzz surrounding the value of Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge cards, this program injects an additional layer of thrill and enthusiasm. Whether you possess base cards, refractors, or rare inserts, the time is ripe to convert them into credit and expand your collection.
This program is an exhilarating opportunity for both collectors and fans alike. Gear up and make the most of this limited-time chance to elevate your card collection game.
