1993 Topps David Hulse #342
David Hulse · Topps · Base Card
Player
David Hulse
Set
1993 Topps Base
Year
1993
Card #
#342
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) - Estimated. Centering is heavily shifted to the right (approx. 70/30). Corners show slight whitening/softening at the tips. Edges are relatively clean, and the surface appears free of major scratches but exhibits typical 90s mass-production stock aging.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche/Low; Hulse is remembered fondly by Rangers fans and for a few viral defensive plays, but he is not a Hall of Fame player or high-end superstar.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Grading costs far exceed the current market value of this card.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies frequently sell for 10-25 cents as set fillers. Graded 10s exist but are extremely rare because collectors rarely submit this player for grading. Most recent sales for non-star 1993 Topps cards are under $1.00.
Description
Featured here is a 1993 Topps base card of Texas Rangers outfielder David Hulse. The card depicts a portrait-style shot of Hulse holding a bat in a ready stance, wearing the classic blue Rangers road jersey and Franklin batting gloves. The design features the iconic 1993 Topps white borders with a color-coded name bar at the bottom containing blue 'bat' wings on either side for the team name.
Key Features
Features David Hulse following his breakout rookie year in 1992; classic 90s design on traditional Topps matte cardstock; part of one of the largest production runs in hobby history.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Current market value is too low for counterfeiting to be profitable; card stock thickness and ink dot patterns match early 90s Topps factory standards.
Flaws to Note
明显右移 (Noticeable right-side centering issues); minor corner wear on bottom left; slight aging of the cardstock color; mass-produced era printing quality varies.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot or set filler), COMC (as a 'penny card'), or local card shop bulk bins/quarter boxes.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees ($20+) will never be recovered. Best sold in a 'Texas Rangers Team Lot' or to collectors trying to complete a full 1993 Topps set. Use eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping if sold individually.