2026 Topps Series 1 sales snapshot: Case hits, rookie SSPs, and big-name autos move fast
Early eBay sales data from Feb. 27, 2026 shows exactly what collectors chase in 2026 Topps Series 1: true case hits, short prints that look different at a glance, and on-card autographs that feel like a throwback to peak flagship collecting. The checklist is doing what Topps flagship does best, mixing current stars, premium inserts, and prospect-driven rookie heat. The result is a market where the top hits separate quickly, while sealed wax holds steady as breakers and set builders keep product moving.
Below is a collector-focused look at notable sales recorded on Feb. 27, including what sold, why it matters, and what it suggests about demand in the first wave of 2026 Series 1.
Top end of the day: Nolan McLean All Aces case hits break four figures
The biggest sales on the page belonged to Nolan McLean’s All Aces case hit cards, with two separate transactions landing at $1,050 and $1,100 (both best offer accepted). A third sale pushed even higher: a Nolan McLean All Aces Black SSP closed at $1,199 (best offer accepted).
All Aces has become one of the cleanest, most display-friendly pitching inserts Topps has produced in years. When that insert is treated as a true case hit and then paired with a rookie name the market is actively speculating on, pricing can spike quickly. For collectors, these early prices are less about long-term stability and more about first-to-market urgency. Case hits with a strong design often set the tone for the entire product run, and McLean is clearly one of the names that breakers and prospect collectors are willing to pay up for right now.
Jac Caglianone: SSPs and ultra-rare rookies lead the rookie class
Jac Caglianone was one of the most expensive rookie names in this group of sales, and the variety of premium formats tells the story. A Heavy Lumber Rookie RC SSP sold for $199.99 (best offer accepted). The bigger headline was the ultra-rare: Jac Caglianone Acetate Rookie SSP /10 (serialed 7/10) sold for $3,000 (best offer accepted).
Caglianone’s appeal is easy to understand for modern collectors. He is a high-upside, headline-friendly prospect type who can pull attention in a product that mixes MLB stars and rookies. When Topps puts a key rookie into a visually distinct, low-numbered format like acetate, it creates an immediate tier jump. Acetate rookies are difficult to ignore in hand and notoriously tough to pull, and /10 scarcity turns a strong rookie into a centerpiece card quickly.
Another Caglianone card also crossed into premium territory: All Kings #AK-15 RC SSSP sold for $1,149.99 (best offer accepted). When a rookie has multiple “chase lanes” in the same release (case-hit style insert, acetate SSP, and other short-printed formats), it often signals a sustained level of attention even after the first week rush calms down.
Shohei Ohtani: case hits and SSP variations stay liquid
Shohei Ohtani continues to be the modern flagship market’s most reliable engine, even when the card is not numbered. A Home Field Advantage Ohtani case hit sold for $524.99 (best offer accepted). Another notable Ohtani-related sale: a Series 1 Funko Pop SSP closed at $900 (Buy It Now), and an SP Rare Image Variation of Ohtani sold for $100 (or best offer).
Ohtani’s collector base is unusually broad. It includes player collectors, set collectors, casual fans, and high-end buyers who want a recognizable star in a scarce format. Home Field Advantage remains one of the most chased modern flagship case hits, and Ohtani is the type of name that can make an HFA card feel like an event. Even the lower-priced SP variation sale matters because it reflects a deep market for Ohtani across multiple price points.
Home Field Advantage and other case-hit style inserts: Bo Jackson and Pete Crow-Armstrong
Not every big sale was a current superstar. A Bo Jackson Home Field Advantage SSP case hit ended at $248.50 on 23 bids, showing strong auction depth. Bo remains one of the hobby’s most durable cross-generation names, and modern case-hit designs can bring new energy to legacy stars.
Pete Crow-Armstrong also appeared twice with Home Field Advantage SP #HA-8 sales at $127.50 (16 bids) and $126.13 (22 bids). Two competitive auctions closing in the same range is useful for collectors because it suggests an early “street price” for the card rather than a single outlier sale.
Crow-Armstrong also posted a bigger-number insert hit: All Kings Pete Crow-Armstrong SSP sold for $450 (best offer accepted). That jump shows how insert hierarchy matters. When the print run tightens and the insert is positioned as premium, the same player can move from $100-level to $400-level quickly.
Golden Mirror SSPs: premium variations keep building a following
Golden Mirror SSP image variations were active. A Marcelo Mayer Golden Mirror SSP sold for $172 (best offer accepted). A Bubba Chandler Golden Mirror Image Variation sold for $192.50 on 28 bids. A Javier Baez Golden Mirror SSP closed at $108.83 on 10 bids.
Golden Mirrors work because they are both recognizable and difficult. Collectors can identify them without needing a magnifier or a serial number, and the image variation element gives them a storyline. For player collectors, the Golden Mirror can become the “flagship variation” target for the year, similar to older SPs but with a modern twist.
Rookie color and short-print parallels: Roman Anthony, Carson Williams, CJ Kayfus
Several rookie and prospect cards landed in the mid-tier range where many collectors like to operate. Roman Anthony showed multiple strong sales: a Purple Mojo Refractor /250 sold for $124.99 (best offer accepted), a Team Logo Border sold for $190 (best offer accepted), and an Aqua Holo Foil SP (1:500 packs) sold for $157.50 on 26 bids.
Carson Williams posted two notable premium hits: a Rookie Auto Red /5 sold for $275 (best offer accepted), and a Black Sandglitter /10 sold for $200 (or best offer). These are the kinds of parallels that can become core “rainbow” pieces, and numbered rookies in flagship remain a straightforward way for collectors to build a focused player run without chasing every insert.
CJ Kayfus had a 1952 Design SSP #35 RC sell for $150 (best offer accepted). The 1952-inspired treatments are built for collectors who value design history, and SSP status gives the card an added layer of difficulty that plays well in a flagship release.
On-card autographs and throwback autos: real signatures still matter
Autographs were steady across legends, stars, and rookies, with on-card formats leading the way. A Cam Schlittler 1991 Topps Baseball Autograph RC on-card auto sold for $135 (best offer accepted). A Payton Tolle SP RC Flagship Real One on-card auto sold for $100 (best offer accepted). A Junior Caminero Blue on-card auto /250 sold for $182.74 (or best offer). A Jonah Tong Mojo /299 rookie auto sold for $100 (best offer accepted).
Veteran and legend autos also performed well. A Yoshinobu Yamamoto 75 Years on-card auto /75 die-cut sold for $624.99 (best offer accepted). A Frank Thomas Black Mojo auto /10 sold for $399.99 (or best offer). A Pedro Martinez autographed serial #/10 sold for $399.99 (1 bid). A Albert Pujols Orange 1991 Topps BB autograph /25 sold for $329.99 (or best offer). A Ronald Acuna Jr. Chrome Silver Pack auto /50 sold for $250 (best offer accepted). A Bobby Witt Jr. Major League Material patch auto Orange /25 sold for $299 (best offer accepted).
Collectors tend to treat on-card autos and low-numbered legend signatures as “forever” pieces compared to many insert trends. The 75 Years die-cut autos and 1991 throwback autograph designs add a nostalgic look while still being pack-pulled modern hits.
One-of-ones and bookends: novelty scarcity still finds buyers
A Logan Webb Rose Gold Holofoil 1/1 sold for $225 (best offer accepted). While not every one-of-one becomes a major trophy, 1/1s remain a category where scarcity itself is the feature, especially for player collectors building the highest-end run they can realistically chase.
Other scarcity plays included a Style & Smiles Orange Sandglitter /25 selling for $125 (best offer accepted), and a Bryan Bello Red Sandglitter /5 selling for $124.99 (best offer accepted). These types of parallels can be sneaky tough and often end up in permanent collections, which can tighten supply later.
Sealed wax: jumbo boxes cluster around the mid-$260s to high-$270s
Sealed product prices were active and relatively consistent for jumbo formats. Multiple 2026 Topps Series 1 Hobby Jumbo Box sales landed around the same band: $269.99 (free shipping), $279.99 (best offer accepted), $268.48 (plus shipping), $274.99 (or best offer), $254.99 (best offer accepted), and $260 (best offer accepted). A sealed hobby box sold for $133.49 (or best offer), and another hobby box listing shows $135 (Buy It Now, free shipping). A sealed 6-box jumbo case sold for $1,698 (best offer accepted), while another jumbo case listing sold at $1,759.99 (Buy It Now, free delivery).
That clustering matters because it suggests the market is finding equilibrium quickly for wax, even while individual singles swing based on who hits the market first. Jumbo remains a breaker favorite due to guaranteed hits per box, and that demand supports price stability when a product has multiple strong chase cards.
Quick list of notable Feb. 27 sold prices (selected)
- Jac Caglianone Acetate Rookie SSP /10 - $3,000 (best offer accepted)
- Nolan McLean All Aces Black SSP - $1,199 (best offer accepted)
- Nolan McLean All Aces case hit - $1,050 and $1,100 (best offer accepted)
- Shohei Ohtani Funko Pop SSP - $900 (Buy It Now)
- Jacob Misiorowski 1991 Orange Chrome Auto /25 - $699.97 (or best offer)
- Shohei Ohtani Home Field Advantage case hit - $524.99 (best offer accepted)
- All Kings Pete Crow-Armstrong SSP - $450 (best offer accepted)
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto 75 Years on-card auto /75 die-cut - $624.99 (best offer accepted)
- Frank Thomas Black Mojo auto /10 - $399.99 (or best offer)
- Pedro Martinez auto /10 - $399.99 (1 bid)
- Marcelo Mayer Futures Stars wood /25 - $225 (best offer accepted)
For collectors tracking 2026 Topps Series 1, the early signal is clear: case hits and true SSP formats are doing the heavy lifting, top rookies are separating fast, and star-driven variations remain the safest bet for liquidity. If more high-profile rookie case hits keep surfacing, the next useful data point will be whether prices cool as supply increases, or whether the best names keep absorbing new listings at a premium.
