Some products are undeniably high-end products, with a target audience that is in the deep pockets of the hobby. They don’t mess around with base cards, keeping the focus on all on the hits.
2024 Topps Definitive Baseball is one of these products, with amazing-looking cards and a sky-high price tag. But what will collectors find inside 2024 Topps Definitive Baseball? What are the hits? And are these worth ripping?
The release date of 2024 Topps Definitive Baseball is scheduled for January 10th, 2024 (subject to change).
Each Hobby Box of 2024 Topps Definitive Baseball contains a single pack per box. Collectors will find 8 cards per pack in that pack. There are two hobby boxes per hobby case.
Of those eight cards, collectors will find an average of 6 autographs or autograph relic cards and 2 additional relics per box.
Prices for hobby boxes of 2024 Topps Definitive Baseball are a bit unclear, although we know they’ll be high. We’ve seen prices listed at $2,400, $2,500, and $3,000. Post-release, these prices will likely head even further northward.
Seeded two per box/pack, relics come in various forms, going far beyond the standard uniform relic.
Jumbo Relic Collection each contains a jumbo-sized relic. Numbered out of /50 copies each.
Parallels include:
Protectors at the Plate Relics feature jumbo pieces of catcher and batter protective gear. Numbered out of 25 copies.
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Definitive Helmet Collection offers batting helmet-themed cards numbered out of 25 copies each.
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Definitive Nameplate Collection offers up uniform nameplate letters all on 1/1 cards. The checklist is over 50 cards.
Definitive Patch Collection features jersey patch pieces on 1/1 cards with over 75 subjects.
Definitive MLB Logo Patch Cards contain the MLB Logo patch from player uniforms. Each card is 1/1.
Definitive Dual MLB Logo Patch Cards are also 1/1’s and contain a pair of MLB Logo patches per card.
Definitive Cut Signatures are all 1/1’s and feature cut signatures from deceased greats.
Autographs, which along with autographed relics fall fix per box, are a huge part of the appeal of 2024 Topps Definitive Baseball.
Definitive Autograph Collection comprises a mix of rookies, major league veterans, and former players. Numbered out of /50 copies each. 1/1 Red parallels are also available.
Legendary Autograph Collection showcases some of baseball’s all-time greats. Numbered out of 25 with Purple (/5) and 1/1 Red parallels.
Definitive Rookie Autographs offers on-card autographs of top rookies. Numbered out of /50.
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Defining Images Autograph Collection features iconic images of superstar players, featuring on-card autographs. It is numbered out of 25 copies.
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The Dual Autograph Collection features two autographs per card of players paired on a variety of themes. It includes rookies, current major leaguers, and former greats. The cards are numbered out of 35.
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Definitive Trios Autographs showcases three autographs per card with a print run of 25 copies per card.
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Definitive Quad Autographs are new for 2024, and feature four autographs per card. Numbered out of only 5 copies each.
Definitive Moments Autograph Collection feature inscriptions highlighting important moments from player’s career in the inscriptions. Numbered out of /10 copies.
Adding an autograph to a relic adds an additional level of hit. Along with standard autographs, these make up 6 of the 8 cards in the box.
Base Autograph Relic Collection combines a uniform relic and an autograph. Serial numbered out of /50.
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Definitive Autograph Relic Cards feature jumbo-sized relics and on-card autographs from a mix of retired greats and current major league stars. Numbered out of /40 copies.
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Definitive Rookie Patch Autograph Cards feature some of the top rookies in the game with a jumbo patch and an autograph. Numbered out of /50 copies each.
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Dual Autographed Relic Collection consists of two players, two relics, and two autographs per card. Numbered /35 copies.
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Framed Autograph Patch Collection comprises metal-framed cards with jumbo relics and on-card autographs. The checklist includes top rookies and MLB stars. Numbered out of 30 copies each.
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Definitive Autographed Ultra Patch Collection contains large patches from player nameplates, jersey numbers, and team patches from players’ jerseys, with the patches spanning across several cards.
Protectors at the Plate Autographed Relics feature relics from protective equipment from catchers and hitters, including shin guards, elbow pads, and more. Numbered out of 5 copies each, with 1/1 Red parallels.
Definitive Autographed First Batting Glove Cards contain batting glove relics from an important first for the featured players, such as the first hit, first home run, or other significant first. Numbered out of 5 copies with 1/1 Red parallels also available.
Autograph Patch Book Collection comes in book form and combines a jumbo patch relic and an on-card autograph. Serial numbered out of /5 with 1/1 Red parallels also available.
2024 Topps Definitive Baseball is an undeniably high-end, auto and relic-driven product. But are these a good candidate to buy-and-hold unopened? Let’s see what recent comps for hobby boxes from the last few years can suggest about the potential for 2024.
| Year | Recent Hobby Box Comp Price |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,400-$3,000 |
| 2023 | $2,500-$3,500 |
| 2022 | $1,900 |
| 2021 | $2,300-$2,500 |
With very few comps available and prices slightly below 2024, it’s difficult to draw any real conclusions.
I would say that these feel like the kind of product meant to be opened in the year of release, and not like something that will gain value in any significant way, at least in the short-to-mid-term.
What about in terms of singles? What can a look at recent sales of 2023 Topps Definitive Baseball tell us about the potential for 2024?
An Adley Rutschman Laundry Tag 1/1 Auto sold recently for $5,000. A Shohei Ohtani Nameplate Patch 1/1 sold for $4,500. A PSA 9 Definitive Trios Autographs of Mike Trout, Nolan Ryan, and Shohei Ohtani sold for $2,500, as did an Ohtani Definitive Autograph Collection also in PSA 9.
Prices go down from there, with many recent sales for north of $1,000. That suggests the chance of a big hit is certainly possible, although, with the buy-in price this high, the chance at solid ROI is far from guaranteed.
Every product has pros and cons when deciding whether to purchase or break them. What are some of the pros and cons of 2024 Topps Definitive Baseball?
Pros
Cons
2024 Topps Definitive Baseball is a high-end, autograph and relic-driven product that brings just the hits. But the high price tag will keep most hobbyists on the sidelines.
Even for those who can swim in the deep end of the budget pool, diving into these may bring some great-looking cards, but the value proposition is far from clear.
What’s your take on 2024 Topps Definitive Baseball? Looking to break a box? Buying into a break? Buying singles? Or are you passing on this high-priced product? Tell us about it at CardLines on Twitter.
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