The Thrill and Challenge of Finding Rare Star Player Stickers in the Topps Euros Collection

How rare are Topps Euros Star Players stickers? 

Collecting stickers from the Topps Euros 2024 collection is an exhilarating hobby, but it comes with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to finding those elusive rare star player (SP) stickers. In my recent experience, I opened 2000 stickers and found only around 6 rare star players. This translates to a staggering 1 in 333 chance of finding one of these prized stickers! 


Understanding the Odds 

The reality of rare star player stickers is no accident. These stickers are printed in limited quantities to maintain their value and excitement. For avid collectors, this means that every pack opened holds the potential thrill of discovering a rare gem, but also the frustration of many packs without one. 


Challenges in Collecting Rare Stickers 

The scarcity of Topps Euro 2024 rare Star Player stickers makes them highly sought after1. This high demand often leads to my SwapMaster inventories depleting quickly, making it even harder for collectors to find them. Additionally, the market value of these stickers can skyrocket, adding a financial challenge to the mix. 


Swapping Rare Stickers 

Swapping is a crucial part of sticker collecting. However, trading rare stickers presents unique difficulties. The imbalance in trade value, reluctance of collectors to part with rare stickers, and ensuring fair swaps can all be daunting. That’s where SwapMasters.co.uk comes in. We facilitate fair trades on our free 2social media facebook group and will give away some recently purchased star players to our website subscribers and regular customers. We currently have blue paralel (mega rare), green (super rare), purple (rare) and topps foil (very rare) parallel stickers available in exchange for Star Players or Legends only on our free facebook social media group. After noticing the collectors online who are looking to complete a blue, green, purple or topps foil specific collection now I can understand a new strategy in trading as mentioned in my blog link 3from an oxford proffesor. I will try this strategy on our social media platform for star players. The serious collectors can give me and my users the rare SP stickers we need, for the niche collectors to complete their even rarer blue, green, purple, topps foil, black, gold or Eco Box Exclusive paralel albums. I now notice how many good stickers we all have that we should use to trade for at least rare base star players.


Advice for Collectors 

To increase your chances of finding rare stickers, consider buying in bulk, participating in community swaps, and using online platforms like SwapMasters.co.uk. When it comes to swapping, build a network of trusted traders, be ready to offer multiple common stickers for a rare one, and stay patient and persistent. 


Conclusion 

Collecting rare star player stickers is both thrilling and challenging. By understanding the odds, embracing the challenges, and employing smart strategies, you can improve your chances of completing your collection. Join the SwapMasters community to enhance your swapping experience and make your sticker collecting journey more enjoyable. 


Why not…..

Share your experiences and tips in the comments below! Join the SwapMasters community for better swapping opportunities, and stay tuned to our blog for more tips and updates on sticker collecting. 


  1. Football Cartophilic Info Exchange ↩︎
  2. Panini and Topps sticker swaps, SwapMasters Ltd endorsed ↩︎
  3. SwapMasters Blog: How much does it cost to complete a sticker collection? ↩︎