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2018 Topps Update Japan's Finest Shohei Ohtani RC/ Ichiro #US153

2018 Topps Update Japan's Finest Shohei Ohtani RC/ Ichiro #US153

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2018 Topps Update Japan's Finest — Shohei Ohtani RC & Ichiro Suzuki #US153

Two Japanese baseball legends. One card. The Japan's Finest insert from 2018 Topps Update places rookie Shohei Ohtani alongside all-time icon Ichiro Suzuki in a pairing that Topps has never replicated — a snapshot of Japanese baseball greatness, old guard meeting new, captured during Ohtani's historic debut season as a two-way player with the Los Angeles Angels.

  • Set: 2018 Topps Update Series — the flagship mid-season release that houses Ohtani's key rookie-year cards, including his most-collected base RCs
  • Insert: Japan's Finest — a dedicated tribute to Japan's greatest exports to MLB, featuring both Seattle Mariners legend Ichiro Suzuki and Angels rookie Ohtani on the same card face
  • Parallels available: Base, Rainbow Foil (short print), and Gold — the Rainbow Foil SP is the chase version of this card and commands a significant premium over base
  • Market range: Raw base copies trade in the $5–$15 range; PSA 10 gem mint examples sell in the $45–$60 range, with high-grade Rainbow Foil copies pushing into triple digits on secondary markets

Ohtani went on to win back-to-back AL MVP awards, sign a record $700 million contract with the Dodgers, and cement himself as the most marketable player in baseball — which makes every card from his 2018 rookie year a foundational piece. Add Ichiro, a first-ballot Hall of Famer with 3,000-plus career hits, and #US153 becomes one of the most thematically compelling inserts of the entire era. This is the card that bridges two generations of Japanese baseball excellence — and it isn't getting harder to find in better condition.

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

Accuracy Guarantee: Card prices move fast, so every order is verified for pricing, condition, variant, and inventory accuracy before it ships. In the rare case of a material listing error we’ll contact you and make it right before fulfillment — never for ordinary market movement. See our FAQ.
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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 standard shipping on orders $75+ Automatically applied at checkout. Same delivery window as Standard.
  • 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.
  • Authenticity Guaranteed — exactly what you paid for Every order is guaranteed authentic, the exact item pictured, and pro-packed to arrive safe. Not right? Notify us within 5 business days of delivery for a refund. All other sales final — no change-of-mind returns. The Guarantee.

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.
  • Authenticity Guaranteed Authentic, the exact item pictured, pro-packed — or your money back. The Guarantee.
  • Trade or sell us this Text (864) 523-7071 for an offer.
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How fast does this ship?

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.

Can I trade or sell something similar to you?

Yes — text +1-864-523-7071 with details and we will get back with a buy or trade offer.

What is your return policy?

Every order is covered by our Authenticity Guarantee: authentic, the exact item pictured, and shipped safe with pro packing — or we refund it, with notification within 5 business days of delivery. Outside the Guarantee, all sales are final: no returns for change of mind or anything unrelated to authenticity or a true misrepresentation. Full pledge at /policies/refund-policy.