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Topps just made ripping 2025 Topps Chrome Football even more exciting. The NFL MVP Buyback program gives collectors another card to chase and look out for, which is Matthew Stafford cards. You can turn Matthew Stafford’s cards into store credit at participating hobby shops around the world. Whether you pull a base card or hit a low-numbered parallel, there is money on the table.
Here is a full breakdown of the program & what each type of card is worth.
What Is the NFL MVP Buyback Program?
The 2025 Topps Chrome NFL MVP Buyback is a promotion run through Topps that assigns store credit values to specific Matthew Stafford Topps Chrome cards. Pull an eligible card, exchange it for store credit, and spend it however you like: future rips, breaks, or singles.
It’s a smart, pro-hobby move by Topps. It drives demand for the current NFL MVP, adds another layer of chase to an already stacked release, and rewards collectors who are going to be pulling Stafford base cards whether they are chasing him or not.
The Buyback Tiers: What Each Card Is Worth
The program breaks down into four clear tiers based on card type and print run. Here is exactly what you are looking at.
Base Cards: $20 Store Credit
The base Topps Chrome Matthew Stafford earns you $20 in store credit. The chrome base is clean, the design is sharp, and knowing there is a $20 floor on it makes a base card worth chasing. A card you would normally shrug at is now one worth getting excited about, and that makes ripping this product that much more fun.
Refractors: $40 Store Credit
Pull any Matthew Stafford Refractor and you are looking at $40 in store credit. Eligible cards in this tier include:
- Refractor
- X-Fractor Refractor
- Hot Pink X-Fractor Refractor
- Lime Green X-Fractor Refractor
- Ray Wave Refractor
- Red, White, and Blue Refractor
- Football Leather Refractor
- Prism Refractor
- Geometric Refractor
- Topps Refractor
- Pulsar Refractor
- Etch Variation
Numbered Above /100: $100 Store Credit
Any Matthew Stafford numbered parallel with a print run above /100 brings in $100 in store credit. Eligible cards include:
- Teal Refractor /299
- Pink Refractor /250
- Aqua Refractor /199
- Blue Refractor /150
- Pink Wave Refractor /250
- Aqua Wave Refractor /199
- Blue Wave Refractor /150
- Neon Pulse Refractor /400
- Team Camo
- Lightboard Logo
Numbered Less Than /100: $200 Store Credit
This is where the program gets serious. Any Stafford card numbered below /100 earns you $200 in store credit. Eligible cards include:
- Green Refractor /99
- Purple Refractor /75
- Gold Refractor /50
- White Refractor /30
- Orange Refractor /25
- Black Refractor /10
- Red Refractor /5
- Superfractor /1
- Frozenfractor /5
- Green Wave Refractor /99
- Purple Wave Refractor /75
- Gold Wave Refractor /50
- Orange Wave Refractor /25
- Black Wave Refractor /10
- Red Wave Refractor /5
- Football Leather Green Refractor /99
- Football Leather Purple Refractor /75
- Football Leather Gold Refractor /50
- Football Leather Orange Refractor /25
- Football Leather Black Refractor /10
- Football Leather Red Refractor /5
- Touchdown Refractor
- Gold Geometric Refractor /50
- Orange Geometric Refractor /25
- Black Geometric Refractor /10
- Red Geometric Refractor /5
- Tie Dye Geometric Refractor /2
- Molten Mercury First Day Issue Refractor /6
- Green Lava Refractor /99
- Purple Lava Refractor /75
- Gold Lava Refractor /50
- Orange Lava Refractor /25
- Black Lava Refractor /10
- Red Lava Refractor /5
- Gold Etch Variation /50
- Orange Etch Variation /25
- Black Etch Variation /10
- Red Etch Variation /5
- Superfractor Etch Variation /1
Find a Participating Hobby Shop
While most hobby shops are participating, not every shop is part of the program, so before you head out, use the hobby shop locator at ripped.topps.com/nfl-mvp-buyback to find a participating location near you.
Mail-In Program
Can’t get to a local shop? No problem. Topps has partnered with Dave & Adams, Midwest Cards, Steel City Collectibles, Soccer Cards United, and Sports Cards Direct as authorized mail-in partners who will be accepting eligible MVP Buyback cards in exchange for in-store or online credit. More details on the submission process will be available once the program officially begins, so keep an eye on the Topps Ripped page for updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What cards are eligible for the MVP Buyback?
The NFL announced Matthew Stafford as the 2025 season MVP. His 2025 Topps Chrome Football base and parallel cards are eligible for the buyback program. See the full list of eligible cards in the tiers above.
Will any other players be eligible?
No. Only Matthew Stafford’s 2025 Topps Chrome Football cards are eligible for the buyback program.
When does the program start and end?
The buyback program begins on the release date of 2025 Topps Chrome Football and runs for roughly three months after that.
Where can I redeem my cards?
Bring your eligible cards to a participating hobby shop using the store locator at ripped.topps.com/nfl-mvp-buyback, or mail them to one of the authorized mail-in partners.
Will I get cash or store credit?
You will receive store credit, not cash. In-store redemptions earn store credit at the participating hobby shop. Mail-in redemptions earn online credit to the associated retailer account.
How is the buyback value determined?
It is based on card type. Base cards earn $20, non-numbered refractors earn $40, cards numbered /100 or above earn $100, and cards numbered below /100 earn $200. See the full breakdown in the tiers above.
What condition do my cards need to be in?
Cards do not need to be in mint condition. Ripped or altered cards will not be accepted, but as long as your card is in one piece it is eligible.
Is there a limit on how many cards I can redeem?
There is no official limit, but each hobby shop has the discretion to cap the number of cards they will buy back. Check with your local shop before bringing in a large stack.
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