Pre-orders for 2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball sold out in two minutes, with some units reselling for up to twice the retail price within 24 hours. Hobby boxes originally priced at $369.99 have reached as high as $580 on the secondary market, while Hobby Jumbo boxes, initially $699.99, have sold for as much as $1,400. These figures are supported by Terapeak, the marketplace research tool.
The release marks the first licensed flagship Topps Chrome Basketball since 2008. Some collectors reacted to the high prices by comparing Topps Chrome to Panini Prizm as a more appropriate benchmark. For context, the 2024-25 Prizm Basketball hobby boxes are averaging around $567 on the secondary market, according to Waxstat, despite a relatively weak rookie class.
“Pre-orders for 2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball sold out in just two minutes Wednesday and in some cases have resold for as much as double the retail price on the secondary market 24 hours later.”
- Hobby boxes: $369.99 retail; up to $580 secondary market (Terapeak).
- Hobby Jumbo boxes: $699.99 retail; up to $1,400 secondary market (Terapeak).
- Previous year: 2024-25 Topps Chrome Basketball (unlicensed) retailed at $269.99.
- Comparisons: some view Topps Chrome as less favorable vs Panini Prizm in terms of price/value; 2024-25 Prizm boxes average about $567 on secondary market (Waxstat).
Industry observers note strong demand for the 299-card base set of the 2025-26 release, with expectations of high resale activity driven by a robust rookie and veteran lineup.
“The first licensed flagship Topps Chrome Basketball release since 2008.”
Overall, the market reaction mixed enthusiasm for the product’s prestige with concern over steep pricing, mirroring recent hobby dynamics across basketball card releases.
Авторское резюме: Предстоящий выпуск Topps Chrome Basketball 2025-26 вызвал резкое увеличение спроса и цен на вторичном рынке, но поднимает вопросы об обоснованности стоимости и сравнении с конкурентами в формате Prizm; ожидается продолжение волатильности рынка коллекционных карточек.
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