Q1What makes 2019 Topps Chrome Sapphire different from regular Chrome?
Sapphire is a premium online-exclusive with a smaller 700-card checklist, blue-tinted refractor stock, and guaranteed rookie autographs per box. It sold out within minutes of release, making it one of the year's hottest products.
Q2Who are the key rookie cards to chase?
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (#340) is the marquee rookie. Austin Riley also appears in Sapphire but not in Series 1 or Series 2, making him another notable pull. Both have autograph versions available.
Q3What's the autograph situation?
Every box contains exactly one rookie autograph with an on-card signature. These autos come in five parallel tiers: Green (/50), Orange (/25), Purple (/10), Red (/5), and Superfractor (1/1).
Q4How do the base card parallels work?
All 700 base cards have four refractor parallels: Orange (/25), Purple (/10), Red (/5), and Superfractor (1/1). You're likely to pull at least one parallel per box given the odds.
Q5What was the original retail price?
Boxes were originally $50 but shot up several times over on the secondary market due to the quick sellout and strong demand.
Q6How does the checklist compare to flagship 2019 Topps?
The 700-card set largely mirrors the flagship checklist but includes some exceptions, especially with rookies. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Austin Riley are notable additions or repositionings in Sapphire.
Q7What are the best inserts in 2019 Topps Chrome Sapphire Edition?
Worth keeping an eye out for: Rookie Autographs (1 per box), Base Refractor Parallels.
Q8When did 2019 Topps Chrome Sapphire Edition come out?
It dropped September 25, 2019.
Q9What's in a 2019 Topps Chrome Sapphire Edition hobby box?
8 packs per box, 4 cards per pack
Q10Where can I buy 2019 Topps Chrome Sapphire Edition?
We track listings across the major North American card shops and surface the best price up top. The Buy on eBay links go through the eBay Partner Network.
What to Expect
2019 Topps Chrome Sapphire Edition Baseball
2019 Topps Chrome Sapphire is a premium online-exclusive release featuring Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and other top rookies on blue-tinted refractor stock. Each box guarantees one rookie autograph and delivers a sharp, low-volume pull experience with no filler.
Autographs
1Autograph per box on average
On average per hobby box
1Rookie Autograph card (on-card signature)
1Base set parallel (Orange, Purple, Red, or Superfractor)
Inserts to watch
Rookie Autographs1 per boxOn-card signatures with Green (/50), Orange (/25), Purple (/10), Red (/5), and Superfractor (1/1) parallels. The main chase of the product.
Base Refractor ParallelsAll 700 base cards come in Orange (/25), Purple (/10), Red (/5), and Superfractor (1/1) versions. Collectors hunt the low-numbered and 1/1 tiers.
