How to Buy Topps Trading Cards: MLB, UEFA & Must-Have Series Shopping Guide

Wondering how to start collecting Topps cards? Whether you’re into MLB baseball, basketball, or UEFA football, Topps trading cards are a fan favorite among collectors. This guide walks you through the must-know basics: card types, box options, pricing tips, and buying channels—plus how to get limited-edition Topps cards that are only sold on official websites in the U.S., Japan, or the U.K.

Contents
→ I. What is Topps?
1.Topps Box Types
2.What Makes Topps Cards Valuable?
3.Topps Card Classifications
→ II. Topps Best-Selling Series
→ III. Where to Buy Topps Cards
→ IV. Discover Secondhand Topps on Mercari JP
→ V. Topps US Online Shopping Tutorial

I. What is Topps?

Topps is a long-standing American trading card brand, best known for its MLB baseball cards. They also offer UEFA and entertainment cards like Star Wars, WWE, F1, and more.

Topps is famous for its Topps NOW limited-time cards, autograph cards, and relic cards, making it a favorite among collectors looking for exclusive designs and valuable keepsakes.

1. Topps Box Types

Topps offers several box types tailored to different collector levels:

• Blaster Box：Great for beginners—affordable with a decent card count.
• Hobby Box：Includes more cards and a higher chance of pulling autographs or rarities—perfect for serious collectors.
• Mega Box / Jumbo Box：Larger quantities with even better odds of hitting high-value cards—ideal for hardcore hobbyists!

🎯 Pro Tip: Box contents are random! Any box could include rare parallels, autographs, or relics (like game-used jerseys or gear).

2. What Makes Topps Cards Valuable?

Topps card values are influenced by:

• Player popularity (especially rookie cards, e.g. MLB Rookie of the Year)
• Card rarity (like numbered /50, /10, or 1/1)
• Autograph or relic content (e.g. signed or gear-inserted cards)
• Condition + grading (such as PSA 10)

The rarer and cleaner the card, the higher its collector and resale value!

3. Topps Card Classifications

• Base Cards: Standard cards with player stats and photos. Great starting point for beginners.

• Parallel Cards: Variants of base cards with different foil colors, materials, or print finishes—often limited and more collectible.

• Insert Cards: Fall outside of the base and parallel categories. They usually feature unique themes, special titles, distinctive designs, and often have their own separate numbering within a set.

• Autograph Cards: Cards signed by the actual player—super limited and often found in Hobby Boxes.

• Relic Cards: Contain real pieces of game-used items like jerseys, shoes, or bats. Perfect for fans looking to own part of sports history.

• 1 of 1 Cards: Only one copy exists! These ultra-rare cards are the holy grail of any set.

II. Topps Best-Selling Series

💡 Tip: Remember to click “In Stock Only” on the official site to filter available products. Many cards are limited-time only—once they’re gone, they’re gone!

III. Where to Buy Topps Cards

💡 Note: Product prices, quantities etc. may change due to sales. All subject to change. We do not own any of the pictures above nor affiliated with the brands mentioned. All credits are due to all of the brands featured in the article unless otherwise specified.

IV. Discover Secondhand Topps on Mercari JP

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V. Topps US Online Shopping Tutorial

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