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2022 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary Ozzie Smith #281
AI confidence: medium
Why this card matters
Ozzie Smith is a Hall of Famer and one of the most beloved Cardinals of all time, known as 'The Wizard' for his extraordinary defensive play at shortstop. The 2022 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary set celebrated Topps' 70th anniversary, featuring a distinct design and a wide range of legends and active players. Smith cards from premium Chrome sets consistently attract collector demand.
Parallels & Print Runs
Base
Unlimited
Standard Chrome refractor finish
Refractor
Unlimited
Classic rainbow refractor finish
Blue Refractor
/150
Blue tinted refractor
Green Refractor
/99
Green tinted refractor
Gold Refractor
/50
Gold tinted refractor, highly sought after
Orange Refractor
/25
Orange tinted refractor, short print
Red Refractor
/5
Very rare red tinted refractor
SuperFractor
1/1
One of one, ultimate rarity
Black Refractor
/10
Scarce black refractor variant
Notable Variants
- ◆ Image variation short prints may exist depending on checklist configuration
- ◆ Hobby vs. Retail pack differences in refractor odds
Population Context
Cards from the 2022 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary set have moderate graded populations. Ozzie Smith is a popular submission target for collectors, so PSA and BGS populations for his base and refractor parallels are reasonably active. Base Chrome versions tend to grade well with a fair number of PSA 10s, though centering can be an issue on Chrome cards from this era. Colored refractor parallels have smaller populations given their limited print runs.
Collector Notes
The 2022 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary set used a distinctive retro-inspired design to celebrate Topps' 70th anniversary. Chrome cards from this set are prone to centering issues and surface scratches, so inspecting corners and edges carefully before grading submission is advised. Ozzie Smith cards in this set are popular with both Cardinals collectors and HOF player collectors. Colored refractors command significant premiums. Make sure to differentiate between the Platinum Anniversary Chrome set and standard 2022 Topps Chrome, as they are separate releases.
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