Ballon d’Or Buyback

Topps Ballon d’Or Buyback

Topps and participating Hobby Shops are buying back 2025/26 Topps Chrome UCC featuring the 2026 Ballon d’Or winner, offering you store credit in exchange

Buy Topps Chrome UCC

How it works

Buy Topps Chrome UCC

Collect the base and parallels of the player you think will win the 2026 Ballon d’Or

Head to your local shop

Once the award winner is determined, bring those Topps Chrome cards to your local hobby shop

Get store credit

Redeem eligible cards for instant store credit

Card Eligibility and Credit Values

Base Cards

$20 | £15 | €15 Store Credit

View Eligible Cards

Refractors

$40 | £30 | €35 Store Credit

View Eligible Cards

#’d > 100

$100 | £75 | €85 Store Credit

View Eligible Cards

#’d < 100

$200 | £150 | €175 Store Credit

View Eligible Cards

Hobby Shop Locator

Turn your cards into credit at any of the participating hobby shops below

Authorized Mail-in Partners

If you don’t live near a participating hobby shop, Topps has partnered with six retailers to service mail-in Buyback Cards.
More information to come once the program goes live

Dave & Adams

Midwest Cards

Steel City Collectibles

Dave & Adams Europe

Soccer Cards United

Sports Cards Direct

FAQ

What cards will be eligible for the UCC Ballon d’Or buyback offer?
- The winner of the 2026 Ballon d’Or will be determined at the conclusion of the season. After that happens, the 2026 Topps Chrome UCC base and base parallel cards of that plater will be eligible for the buyback program. For a full list of the eligible cards, see the table above.
If the Ballon d’Or winner hasn’t been announced yet, what cards should I be collecting now? How do I know what to collect?
- That’s the exciting part! Starting today, you should start collecting players you think could win the award. When you open a box of 2025/26 Chrome UCC, be sure to collect any player you think might win the award. If they do, you’ll have the option to exchange those cards for store credit after the winner is determined. And if they don’t win the award…well, you’ll still have an awesome card collection.
Will any other players’ cards be eligible for the buyback program?
- No. Only select cards for the 2026 Ballon d’Or winner will be eligible for buyback.
When will the buyback program start and end?
- The Chrome UCC Ballon d’Or Buyback Program will begin shortly after the award winner is announced and will end roughly 3 months later. Shops should not accept buyback trade-ins prior to the official program start date. This page will update with more exact details once the award winner is determined.
Where can I redeem my Buyback Cards?
- To redeem your buyback cards, bring your eligible cards to a participating hobby shop, listed above on the Store Locator— or you can mail your cards to one of our authorized mail‑in partners.
What will I receive in exchange for my cards? Can I get cash?
- When you bring your cards into your hobby shop, you will receive store credit in exchange – not cash. The amount of store credit is determined by the pricing table above. If you mail your cards to an authorized mail-in partner, you will receive online credit to the associated retailer account.
How do I determine the buyback value of my numbered cards?
- Please refer to the pricing table above. Base cards are worth $20, non-numbered base parallels are $40, numbered base parallels greater than /100 are worth $100, and numbered base parallels less than /100 will fetch $200 in credit.
Can I redeem my cards if I don’t live near a participating hobby shop?
- Yes, you can. Topps has partnered with authorized mail-in partners who will be accepting mailed-in eligible Golden Boot Buyback cards for in-store or online credit. More details to come once the program begins.
Is there a limit to the number of cards I can redeem for store credit?
- While there isn’t an official limit, each hobby shop will have the discretion to cap the number of cards they buy back.
Do the cards have to be in mint condition?
- Cards do not need to be in mint condition. Ripped or altered cards will not be accepted for the buyback program, but as long as your card is in one piece, it will be eligible.
Terms and Conditions (Europe)
- Promoter: Topps Europe Limited, company number 02673753, whose registered office is at C/O Corporation Service Company (Uk) Limited, 5 Churchill Place, 10th Floor, London, United Kingdom, E14 5HU (“we”, “us”, “our”).
- Promotion: an eligible Topps Buyback Promotion (“Buyback Promotion”) run from time to time by the Promoter, which offers eligible participants the opportunity to redeem certain trading cards for a fixed value store or online store credit in accordance with these rules of the promotion (“Rules”).
- Participants agree to be bound by these Rules. Any information or instructions published by the Promoter about the Buyback Promotion on the Topps website at topps.com (“Website”) form part of the Rules.
- 1. Eligibility
- 1.1. Buyback Promotions are open to individuals aged 13 years or over who are the owner of the Eligible Card (as defined in Section 3 below) (“Participant/s”).
- 1.2. Participants aged under 18 must obtain the consent of a parent or legal guardian before participating in a Buyback Promotion and, by taking part, are deemed to have obtained such consent.
- 1.3. You may be required to provide proof of age or parental/guardian consent at any time. If such proof cannot be provided upon request, the Participant may be disqualified or deemed ineligible to receive the Redemption Credit (as described in Section 5 below).
- 2. Promotion Periods
- 2.1. A Buyback Promotion will commence and run for a fixed period (the “Promotion Period”), which for each Buyback Promotion will be confirmed and published on the dedicated Buyback Promotion webpage on the website (“Buyback Promotion Webpage”) and communicated via any participating partners and marketing channels.
- 3. Eligible Cards
- 3.1. A full list of Eligible Cards and their associated redemption credit values (“Redemption Credit”) will be published and maintained on the dedicated Buyback Promotion Webpage.
- 3.2. “Eligible Cards” are authentic trading cards issued by Topps that have been designated by us as part of the Buyback Promotion. Other cards will not be reimbursed.
- 4. Redemption Process
- 4.1. Participants may redeem Eligible Cards for a fixed Redemption Credit value as set out on the Buyback Promotion Webpage.
- 4.2. Redemptions may be made:
- 4.2.1. in-store at participating retail locations, with such available locations listed on the Buyback Promotion Webpage; or
- 4.2.2. via postal submission to Topps’ e-comm distributor partners which can be found on the Buyback Promotion Webpage, using the mail-in redemption form which can also be found on the Buyback Promotion Webpage.
- 4.3. Redemption is available regardless of where the Eligible Card was originally purchased.
- 4.4. We, and our partners on our behalf, shall have the right, where necessary, to undertake all such action as is reasonable to protect ourselves against fraudulent or invalid participation including, without limitation, to require further verification as to proof of purchase, as well as the identity, age and other relevant details of a Participant.
- 5. Redemption Credit
- 5.1. “Redemption Credit” will be provided as a fixed-value store credit and/or online voucher.
- 5.2. The Redemption Credit will be provided as credit at the relevant store or e-comm distributor partner.
- 5.3. Redemption Credit is non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and may not be redeemed for cash.
- 6. Conditions
- 6.1. Participants who collect an Eligible Card are in no way obliged to redeem their Eligible Cards or partake in the Buyback Promotion.
- 6.2. If an Eligible Card is redeemed it immediately becomes the sole property of the applicable participating retailer.
- 6.3. Eligible Cards must be in fair condition with no large rips or major creases.
- 6.4. Please note that where an Eligible Card is redeemed at participating third-party retailers or through an e-comm distributor, the issuance and use of any credit may be subject to its own terms and conditions. This may include restrictions on what the credit can be used for and how long it remains valid. Participants are advised to check such terms and conditions prior to redemption for full details. Please note that terms and conditions may vary from retailer to retailer.
- 6.5. We accept no responsibility for entries or redemptions that are lost, delayed, misdirected, or incomplete.
- 7. Data Protection
- 7.1. Our use of any personal information submitted by the Participant shall be limited to communications about the Buyback Promotion and for managing the redemption process. A copy of our privacy policy can be found here: https://uk.topps.com/pages/privacy-policy .
- 7.2. To the extent any personal data is collected by a third-party retail store or redemption partner as part of the redemption process, we shall not be responsible for such data processing activities. Participants are encouraged to review the relevant third party’s privacy policy before providing personal data.
- 8. General
- 8.1. We reserve the right to amend or withdraw the Buyback Promotion without prior notice if circumstances make this necessary.
- 8.2. Should a Buyback Promotion be cancelled or terminated prior to the end of the advertised Promotion Period, redemption of Eligible Cards will be honoured if received by us before cancellation or termination in a way that is fair and equitable as determined by us.
- 8.3. If any provision or part-provision of these Terms and Conditions is or becomes invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall be deemed deleted, but that shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the rest of these Terms and Conditions.
- 8.4. These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. If you are a resident in another country outside of England and Wales you will benefit from any mandatory provisions of, and legal rights available under, the laws of your country of residence. Nothing in these Terms and Conditions affects your rights as a consumer to rely on such mandatory local law. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the Buyback Promotion shall be subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. This means that you may bring a claim to enforce your consumer protection rights in England or in your country of residence.
- 8.5 This Promotion is not sponsored by any athlete or any of our licensors.
Terms & Conditions (US & Canada)
- The 2026 Topps Ballon d’Or Buyback Offer (“Buyback Program”) is sponsored by The Topps Company, Inc. (“Topps”) and is subject to, and conditioned upon, the following additional terms and conditions. To the extent that you attempt to participate in the Buyback Program, you agree to be bound hereby. Topps reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Buyback Program or modify these terms and conditions for any reason, including if the Buyback Program is not capable of running as planned, including, without limitation, unauthorized intervention, fraud, or any other causes beyond the control of Topps which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Buyback Program or amendment and/or adoption of new or existing laws and/or regulations regarding the administration, operation or any other aspect of the Buyback Program in any jurisdiction. Should the Buyback Program be terminated prior to the stated expiration date, redemption of eligible cards will be honored to the extent received up until the time of modification, cancellation, or termination or in a manner that is fair and equitable as determined by Topps. All interpretations of these terms and conditions and decisions by Topps are final. THE NEW YORK COURTS (STATE AND FEDERAL) SHALL HAVE SOLE JURISDICTION OF ANY CONTROVERSIES REGARDING THE BUYBACK PROGRAM AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SHALL GOVERN THE BUYBACK PROGRAM. YOU HEREBY WAIVE ANY AND ALL OBJECTIONS TO JURISDICTION AND VENUE IN THESE COURTS AND HEREBY SUBMITS TO THE JURISDICTION OF THOSE COURTS. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Topps, the UCC Entities, and the Player Entities (as defined herein) and each of their respective affiliated companies, parents, sponsors, subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees, agents, members (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all liabilities, claims, suits, losses, damages, expenses and costs (including, but not limited to reasonable attorneys’ fees) resulting or arising from your participation in the Buyback Program. FURTHER, YOU RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LOSSES, DAMAGES, RIGHTS, CLAIMS, AND ACTIONS OF ANY KIND ARISING IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM THE BUYBACK PROGRAM OR PARTICIPATION IN ANY RELATED ACTIVITY, AS WELL AS CLAIMS BASED ON PUBLICITY RIGHTS, DEFAMATION, AND/OR INVASION OF PRIVACY. IN NO EVENT WILL THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF ANY ACCESS TO, LACK OF ACCESS TO, AND/OR USE OF THE BUYBACK PROGRAM OR ANY RELATED WEBSITE, THE DOWNLOADING FROM AND/OR PRINTING MATERIAL DOWNLOADED FROM THE BUYBACK PROGRAM OR ANY RELATED WEBSITE OR THE REMOVAL FROM THE BUYBACK PROGRAM OR ANY RELATED WEBSITE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THE BUYBACK PROGRAM AND ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THE BUYBACK PROGRAM OR ANY RELATED WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. As used herein, (i) “UCC Entities” means Major League Baseball Properties, Inc., MLB Advanced Media, L.P., The MLB Network, LLC, the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball (“BOC”), its Bureaus, Committees, Subcommittees and Councils, the Major League Baseball Clubs (“Clubs”), and each of their parent, subsidiary, affiliated and related entities, any entity which now, or in the future, controls or is controlled by, or is under common control with the Clubs or the BOC and the owners, general and limited partners, shareholders, employees, directors, officers, and agents of the foregoing entities, and (ii) “Player Entities” means, collectively, the Major League Baseball Players Association (“MLBPA”) and MLB Players, Inc. (“MLBPI”), each of their parent, subsidiary, affiliated and related entities, any entity which, now or in the future, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with MLBPA and/or MLBPI, and the owners, general and limited partners, shareholders, directors, officers, members, employees and agents of the foregoing entities, including each and every Major League baseball player. The 2025 Topps MVP Buyback Offer is in no way sponsored by any of the MLB Entities and/or Player Entities. Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball. Visit MLB.com. MLBPA and MLBPI trademarks, copyrighted works and other intellectual property rights are owned and/or held by MLBPA or MLBPI and may not be used without the written consent of MLBPA and MLBPI. Visit MLBPLAYERS.com, the Players Choice on the web. All rights reserved.

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Topps Ballon d’Or Buyback

How it works

Buy Topps Chrome UCC

Head to your local shop

Get store credit

Card Eligibility and Credit Values

Base Cards

Refractors

#’d > 100

#’d < 100

Hobby Shop Locator

Authorized Mail-in Partners

FAQ

Card Eligibility and Credit Values

Base – $20 | £15 | €15

Card Eligibility and Credit Values

Refractors – $40 | £30 | €35

Card Eligibility and Credit Values

#’d > 100 – $100 | £75 | €85

Card Eligibility and Credit Values

#’d < 100 – $200 | £150 | €175