Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge have officially been named MVPs for their respective leagues!
Baseball fans have been speculating for months, and collectors have been preparing. With the announcement of the AL and NL MVP winners now official, the spotlight turns to Topps' highly-anticipated MVP Buyback Program—an opportunity for collectors to turn their 2024 Topps Chrome cards of Ohtani and Judge into hobby shop credit.
Why Collectors Were Ready
Even before the official MVP announcement, savvy collectors had been holding onto Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge cards. The consensus was clear: Ohtani, the two-way phenom, and Judge, the Yankees’ slugger, were the frontrunners for MVP honors.Now that the awards have been confirmed, collectors can cash in through Topps’ program, which offers generous credit for MVP cards from this year’s Topps Chrome series.
How the Program Works
Collectors can redeem eligible cards at participating hobby shops and retailers for store credit. The redemption values include:- $20 credit for a base card
- $40 credit for refractors
- Up to $1,000 for rare parallels and inserts, including a 2023 Ohtani buyback card numbered to 50.
What Cards Qualify?
Eligible cards include:- 2024 Topps Chrome cards of Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge
- Chrome Logofractor cards
How to Redeem Your Cards
- Find a participating store: Check the official list of hobby shops and retailers.
- Bring your cards: Make sure they are from eligible Topps Chrome sets.
- Receive your credit: Trade your cards for credit to use on future purchases of cards, memorabilia, and more.
Why This Program Matters
The Topps MVP Buyback Program is one of the most exciting initiatives in the baseball card hobby. It allows collectors to turn their MVP cards into tangible value, whether they’re trading in base cards or holding rare parallels.As Ohtani secures his second MVP title and Judge continues to dominate the game, their cards will remain some of the most sought-after items in the market.
Don’t miss your chance to cash in—start checking your 2024 Topps Chrome collection now and head to a participating retailer to redeem your MVP cards! For full program details and the list of retailers, visit Topps' official website.