The baseball season brought forth the anticipated reveal of the MVP winners, with Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge securing the prestigious honors. While fans and enthusiasts basked in the glory of this recognition, card collectors were already gearing up for the Topps MVP Buyback Program, a beloved tradition in the collecting community.
Among the finalists contending for the AL and NL MVP titles were notable names like Juan Soto, Bobby Witt Jr., Francisco Lindor, and Ketel Marte. However, the spotlight was on Judge and Ohtani, with speculations leaning heavily in their favor long before the official announcements were made.
For those savvy collectors who foresaw the MVP victories and held onto Judge and Ohtani cards from the 2024 Topps Chrome release, their moment has arrived. Topps is rolling out the red carpet for these collectors, offering alluring trade-in values for these coveted cards at select hobby shops and major retailers.
The mechanics of the MVP Buyback Program are simple but rewarding. Collectors can trade in their 2024 Topps Chrome cards featuring the MVP champions for valuable store credit. The breakdown of the trade-in values is as follows:
– Base Cards: $20 store credit
– Refractors: $40 store credit
– Rare Parallels: Higher amounts, with specific inserts like the 2023 Ohtani buyback card numbered to 50 fetching up to $1,000 in credit.
The redemption window for these cards is now open, with collectors able to participate in the program until January 30, 2025. It’s a prime opportunity to turn your prized possessions into credit that can further fuel your collecting passion.
While eligible cards encompass those from the regular 2024 Topps Chrome release and Chrome Logofractor cards, it’s essential to note that cards from other Topps Chrome products such as Cosmic Chrome and Chrome Sapphire are not included in this program.
To partake in this rewarding initiative, collectors can follow a straightforward process:
1. Locate a participating retailer or hobby shop.
2. Present your eligible cards for examination.
3. Receive your store credit, which you can then utilize towards other collectibles or products available in-store.
For a comprehensive list of participating retailers and additional program details, enthusiasts can refer to Topps’ official MVP Buyback page. The fusion of the excitement surrounding Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge cards with the allure of this program amplifies the joy for collectors.
Whether your collection boasts base cards, refractors, or rare inserts, now is the perfect moment to capitalize on their worth and expand your collection horizon. Seize this opportunity as the program promises to be a win-win for collectors and fans alike, adding an extra layer of thrill to the card collecting experience.
