Up for sale is a highly unique and incredibly cool multi-player graded rookie card featuring the global baseball icon, Shohei Ohtani, alongside Dodgers ace Walker Buehler.
This is the 2018 Topps On Demand "Inspired By 1978" 4-Player Rookie Card (#R5), which also features Jordan Hicks and Tyler Mahle.
To make it even better, this premium rookie card has been professionally graded an SGC 9 (Mint).
The Card Details:
The Brand: Topps On Demand was an exclusive, online-only release available directly through the Topps website for a very limited time. Because of this distribution method, the print runs are an absolute fraction of standard flagship Topps releases.
The Design: "Inspired By 1978." This set pays direct homage to the classic vintage era of baseball cards, specifically mimicking the iconic 4-player "Rookie Prospects" shield design made famous in the late 1970s.
The Players: A completely stacked rookie lineup. Any card featuring a 2018 Shohei Ohtani rookie is an instant grail, but pairing him on the exact same card with a two-time World Series Champion in Walker Buehler makes this an incredibly special piece of modern baseball history.
The Grade: SGC 9 (Mint). Securing a clean Mint 9 provides excellent long-term value protection and is a major upgrade over an ungraded copy.
Why This 4-Player RC Is a Smart Pickup:
-The Shohei Ohtani Factor Ohtani is a once-in-a-lifetime talent and the undisputed face of baseball. He has completely rewritten the record books and changed the hobby forever. Adding any unique, low-print-run 2018 rookie card of his to your portfolio is one of the strongest investments you can make in the sports card market.
-The SGC "Tuxedo" Appeal Collectors love modern cards that tip their cap to hobby history, and the 4-player prospect card is a massive piece of vintage Topps lore. Combining that beloved retro 1978 aesthetic with SGC's iconic black "Tuxedo" slab creates a brilliant contrast and makes this an incredible display piece.
Condition (Please Read):
Card has been professionally encapsulated and graded an SGC 9.
The slab is clean and free of major scratches or chips.
We take great care in handling our inventory, but please review the high-resolution photos provided to confirm the exact slab condition and centering before buying.
Shipping:
Card will ship extremely well protected (Slab sleeved, bubble wrapped, and boxed/bubble mailed).
Tracking and Insurance included so you can follow it all the way to your door.
Great chance to own a rare, low-print-run SGC 9 Mint 2018 Rookie Card featuring Shohei Ohtani and Walker Buehler!
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