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2018 Topps - Late Rookie Variation Ronald Acuña Jr. #698 Bat Down (RC) PSA 9

2018 Topps - Late Rookie Variation Ronald Acuña Jr. #698 Bat Down (RC) PSA 9

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Ronald Acuña Jr. — 2018 Topps Series 2 Late Rookie Variation #698 "Bat Down" SP (RC) — PSA 9 Mint

This is the card the hobby was hunting the moment Acuña debuted. On June 6, 2018 — one week before Series 2 hit shelves — Topps announced they had added Acuña as a last-minute short-printed variation of card #698, replacing the base checklist spot held by Ryan Sherriff. The result is one of the most celebrated late-addition rookies of the modern era: the "Bat Down" SP, featuring a photo snapped during Acuña's very first major-league plate appearance on April 25, 2018. Both the "Bat Down" and "Bat Up" images trace back to that same historic first at-bat, with this version capturing the frame where the bat is finishing its swing — the defining image collectors locked onto from day one.

  • Short print scarcity: Collectors opening hobby cases reported the Acuña Bat Down variation appearing roughly once per 12-box hobby case — making it a genuine pull, not a filler.
  • The photo: Taken from Acuña's first career plate appearance, a moment MLB.com called one of the most anticipated debuts the league had seen in a decade.
  • PSA 9 Mint: Slabbed and authenticated — condition confirmed, no guesswork, ready for a registry or a showcase collection.
  • Market: The PSA 10 of this Bat Down SP recently sold for $689.95, up 13% in 30 days. The PSA 9 sits in the sweet spot — verified grade, meaningful discount to the 10 population, strong liquidity.

The 2018 Topps Bat Down variation is the flagship Acuña rookie image that defines his entry into the hobby. A PSA 9 is the right grade for the collector who wants a hard-slabbed copy of the most storied Series 2 short print of its generation — without paying gem-mint premiums.

Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.

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  • Standard shipping — $5.99 USPS Ground Advantage / First-Class. Typically 2–5 business days from Easley, SC. Tracked.
  • Express (Priority Mail) — $12.99 USPS Priority Mail. Typically 1–3 business days. Tracked.
  • Free Express Lane pickup at the store Order online, choose Express Lane Pickup at checkout, pull up to the drive-through window at 210 E Main St, Easley, SC. Same-day staging during open hours.
  • All sales final — no returns or refunds Sealed wax, raw singles, and graded slabs are non-returnable. Damage in transit? Notify us within 48 hours of delivery with photos and we'll resolve via replacement at our discretion. Full policy.

Ships from Collector Station, 210 E Main St, Easley, SC 29640. Most orders ship within 1 business day.

  • Ships from Easley, SC Most orders ship within 1 business day. Tracked.
  • Express Lane pickup Drive-through window. Same-day staging during open hours.
  • Authentic & sourced right Sealed wax from authorized distributors. Slabs photographed in-house.
  • Trade or sell us this Text (864) 523-7071 for an offer.

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Most orders ship from Easley, SC within 1 business day. Tracked. Express Lane drive-through pickup available same-day during store hours.

Is this product authentic and from authorized sources?

Yes — sealed wax is sourced from authorized distributors. Slabs are direct from the grading company. Raw singles are pulled from sealed product or vetted submissions.

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Yes — text +1-864-616-2820 with details and we will get back with a buy or trade offer.

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All sales are final — no returns, refunds, or exchanges. Trading cards, sealed product, slabs, memorabilia, and apparel are non-returnable by nature. If a shipment is damaged in transit, notify us within 48 hours of delivery with photos and we will resolve via replacement at our discretion. Full policy at /policies/refund-policy.