1993 Topps Tim Bogar #430
Tim Bogar · Topps · Base
Player
Tim Bogar
Set
1993 Topps Base
Year
1993
Card #
#430
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card exhibits significant off-center printing favoring the right and bottom borders. The top-left corner shows slight rounding/whitening. Surface appears clean with minor edge wear on the right side.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche. Demand is limited to New York Mets team collectors or Tim Bogar completists. Market is oversaturated with supply from this era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $12-18, PSA 9: $25-35. Note: Grading fees significantly exceed the market value of the card.
Comparable Sales
Individual sales are rare; typically sold in bulk lots. Mint PSA 10 examples of stars from this set sell for $30-50, but common players like Bogar rarely reach those heights or have a recorded sales history in lower grades.
Description
This 1993 Topps card features Tim Bogar of the New York Mets in a batting stance. The design includes the classic white borders of the early 90s, the Topps logo in the top left, and a nameplate in script at the bottom. Bogar is shown in his home pinstripe Mets uniform with a catcher visible in the foreground.
Key Features
Common card from the 'Junk Wax Era'; features Bogar as a member of the New York Mets. Bogar had a lengthy career as both a player and a respected MLB coach / manager.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock for 1993 Topps; high-resolution printing of the Mets logo and text. Not a commonly counterfeited card due to high supply and low market value.
Flaws to Note
Major centering issues (65/35 or worse), top left corner softening, and minor chipping on the right edge. Typical 'Junk Wax' era mass production quality.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team set or bulk lot), Sportlots, or COMC (Check Out My Cards). Local card shops may take it as a donation or 'penny bin' filler.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading is 100x the card's value. List as part of a 1993 Topps team set or a 'New York Mets Lot' to maximize shipping efficiency via eBay standard envelope.