The full-size box sold through card shops rather than big-box stores. It has the most packs and the best odds, and most modern hobby boxes guarantee at least one autograph or memorabilia card. Pack and card counts vary by product line. Older listings sometimes call this a wax box.
Mega Box
A mid-size retail box, bigger than a blaster and smaller than a hobby box. Mega-exclusive parallels are the main draw, and some megas guarantee a hit.
Cases
The factory-sealed carton a product ships in, holding a set number of boxes. A full case is the whole carton; an inner case is a smaller sealed block from inside it. Case buyers get untouched pack sequencing and a lower price per box. Some rare cards are seeded about once per case, which is what collectors mean by a case hit.
These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 4 retailers we follow for
2014 Topps Chrome, checked daily. Prices move constantly and stock sells
out; always confirm on the retailer’s own page before buying.
The deep end. People buy this chasing top rookie patch autos and legend signatures, and the price reflects it.
Q2What are the key rookie cards in 2014 Topps Chrome?
The big names are George Springer, Masahiro Tanaka, Jose Abreu, Xander Bogaerts, Oscar Taveras, Nick Castellanos, James Paxton, and Rougned Odor. These rookies are scattered throughout the 220-card base set and also appear on autographed rookie variations, which are the main pull for most collectors.
Q3How many autographs come in a hobby box?
A standard hobby box contains 2 autographs. Jumbo boxes, which are hobby-exclusive, contain up to 5 autographs and come with 12 packs of 13 cards instead of the usual 24 packs of 4.
Q4What are the Refractor parallels and how scarce are they?
The product features multiple Refractor tiers: basic Refractors, X-Fractors, Blue Refractors (/199), Black Refractors (/100), Sepia Refractors (/75), Gold Refractors (/50), Red Refractors (/25), Atomic Refractors (/10), Printing Plates, and 1/1 SuperFractors. These are randomly inserted in packs and are the core parallel chase.
Q5What makes the autographed rookie cards special?
The autographed rookie variations come in regular versions and multiple numbered Refractor parallels, ranging from /499 all the way down to 1/1 Superfractors. Silver and Black Refractors (/25) have a black frame and are signed in silver ink, making them visually distinct.
Q6Are there any other autograph inserts besides the rookie autos?
Yes. Topps of the Class Autographs (/25) highlight key rookies, Back-to-Back Die-Cut Autographs (/5) are double-sided cards signed by two players, Autographed Chrome Buybacks (/10) are signed versions of old Topps Chrome cards, and there are also Dual Autographs (/10), Triple Autographs (/5), and Auto Relic Patch Base Card Variations (/10).
Q7What is the 1989 Topps Chrome insert?
This throwback insert brings back the bubbly 25-year-old design from 1989. Signed versions are numbered to 25. Jumbo boxes have four exclusive 1989 Topps Chrome inserts, making them more attractive for collectors chasing this set.
Q8How does the base set design compare to regular Topps?
The 220-card base set pulls from the flagship Topps Series 1 and Series 2 and applies a chromium finish to each card. The shiny, reflective look is the defining feature of Chrome products and is what drives much of the appeal for collectors.
Q9When did 2014 Topps Chrome come out?
It dropped August 27, 2014.
Q10What's in a 2014 Topps Chrome hobby box?
Hobby Box: 24 packs per box, 4 cards per pack. Jumbo Box: 12 packs per box, 13 cards per pack.
Q11What's the cheapest 2014 Topps Chrome hobby box right now?
Cheapest we're tracking is $600.00 USD. Prices update daily, and the trend arrow on this page shows which way it's been moving.
Q12Where can I buy 2014 Topps Chrome?
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
2014 Topps Chrome Baseball
2014 Topps Chrome takes the flagship Topps design and applies a chromium finish, with a 220-card base set featuring rookies like George Springer, Masahiro Tanaka, Jose Abreu, and Xander Bogaerts. Every hobby box comes with two autographs, and the product is loaded with Refractor parallels and autographed rookie variations.
Autographs
2Autographs per box on average
On average per hobby box
96Total cards per hobby box
Inserts to watch
RefractorsThe core parallel chase, with multiple tiers from basic Refractors down to 1/1 SuperFractors and Printing Plates.
Autographed Rookie Card VariationsSigned versions of 45 different rookies with numbered Refractor parallels ranging from /499 down to 1/1 Superfractors.
1989 Topps Chrome1 in 12 packs (retail)Throwback insert bringing back the classic 25-year-old design, with autographed versions numbered to 25.
Topps of the Class AutographsSigned cards highlighting key 2014 rookies, numbered to 25.
Chrome Connections Die-CutsPuzzle-style inserts that can be assembled, with autographed and relic parallels both numbered to 25 or less.
Back-to-Back Die-Cut AutographsHobby-exclusive double-sided cards signed on both sides by two different players, numbered to 5.
Fast facts
Released
August 27, 2014
Box config
Hobby Box: 24 packs per box, 4 cards per pack. Jumbo Box: 12 packs per box, 13 cards per pack.
By CardStock Editorial·
Price history
Last 30 days
CanadaUSA
Canadian prices in CAD, American in USD. A break in a
price line means every shop was sold out that day; a day we did not
scrape carries the last known price forward.
