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Topps Chrome Update Series Rookie Debut Patch Auto FAQs

Everything You Need to Know about the Rookie Debut Patch Autograph Card



From autos to rookies to 1st Bowmans and more, trading cards have always been on the cutting edge. The most significant innovation in trading cards in years, the Rookie Debut Patch Autograph Card continues this tradition. The Rookie Debut Patch Autograph Card is available in the release of 2023 Topps Chrome® Update Series Baseball. Discover everything you need to know about the Debut Patch Auto in our FAQs below.


FAQs

  • What is the Rookie Debut Patch Autograph Card? 
    • The Rookie Debut Patch Autograph Card is one of the biggest innovations in trading cards in
      years and can be found in 2023 Topps Chrome® Update Series. This 1/1 card features the
      player’s on-card autograph and the Debut Patch from their game-worn uniform. This is a unique
      historical item for every fan and collector to commemorate a player’s first MLB game.
  • Which players have a Rookie Debut Patch Autograph Card?
    • All rookies who debuted from 3/30/23 – 5/31/23, have their Rookie Debut Patch Autograph Card
      included in 2023 Topps Chrome® Update Series. This set of cards is highlighted by Anthony
      Volpe, Jordan Walker, Masataka Yoshida, Kodai Senga, and more.  
  • How many Rookie Debut Patch Autograph Cards are there? 
    • There are 91 Rookie Debut Patch Autograph Cards in 2023 Topps Chrome® Update Series Baseball. See the full Rookie Debut Patch Autograph Cards checklist.
  • Why are most of the Rookie Debut Patch Autograph Cards being held with Topps instead of being placed in packs?
    • The decision to hold most of the RDPA cards in our care was primarily done to guarantee that these innovative cards are handled with the proper care they deserve.
  • How do I claim my Rookie Debut Patch Autograph Card? 
    • You’ll claim your Rookie Debut Patch Autograph Card on our Topps site: 
      1. Scratch off the code on the back of your Redemption Card
      2. Log into your current topps.com account or create a topps.com account
      3. Click on the REDEMPTION link on the left-hand side of the screen
      4. Enter the 10-digit code on the back of your card and click SUBMIT
      5. By submitting your Rookie Debut Patch Autograph Card Redemption card, you agree to our Redemption Terms & Conditions
  • How do I make sure my Rookie Debut Patch Autograph Card is authentic?
    • First, congratulations on pulling a certified piece of history! Each Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card contains a unique code in a hologram on the back. Enter the code from the hologram at www.mlb.com/authentication to learn more about the Debut Patch’s unique story.  
  • When will I receive my Rookie Debut Patch Autograph Card?  
    • Since we already have all Debut Patch Autograph Cards in inventory, after submitting your claim on topps.com as detailed above, you should receive your RDPA within the standard redemption window.
    • To enhance the Debut Patch redemption experience, we have organized FREE grading services from SGC, Beckett, and CGC, available until June 30, 2024. All redemptions are ready to ship immediately upon redemption from our inventory to our grading partners, so you won’t have to wait like traditional redemptions. 

 
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