1992 Topps Stadium Club Bobby Bonilla #438
Bobby Bonilla · Topps (Stadium Club) · Base
Player
Bobby Bonilla
Set
1992 Topps Stadium Club Series 3
Year
1992
Card #
#438
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimated. The card shows decent centering, but visible whitening/edge wear on the bottom edge and soft corners common for this non-glossy borderless stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps (Stadium Club)
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Bobby Bonilla is a cult-classic player (largely due to his contract), but as a base card from the 'Junk Wax' era, there is extreme oversupply.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $40-60 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds value)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies typically range from $0.50 to $1.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $50, but PSA 8 and 9 copies struggle to sell for more than the cost of shipping.
Description
Featured is a 1992 Topps Stadium Club card of New York Mets slugger Bobby Bonilla. The card features a full-bleed action photography design characteristic of the early 90s Stadium Club aesthetic. It shows Bonilla in his classic Mets pinstripe home uniform completing a powerful swing. The bottom left corner features the iconic Stadium Club 'stadium lamp' logo with the player name in gold-stamped foil.
Key Features
Features an All-Star player in a classic early 90s high-end design; iconic full-bleed photography; Bobby Bonilla's first year with the New York Mets.
Authenticity Indicators
High Confidence. The 'Stadium Club' logo uses authentic gold foil stamping; card stock thickness is consistent with early 90s Topps premium cardboard. This is not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Visible chipping and whitening on the bottom edge; corners show slight blunting; centering appears slightly shifted to the left; surface may have minor scuffing typical of this set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a team lot on eBay, or in a dollar bin at a local card show. Not recommended for individual online listing due to shipping costs outweighing value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of the plastic slab is 20 times the value of the card. Combine it with other 1990s Mets cards to create a 'Team Lot' to attract player collectors or Mets fans. Use 'Bobby Bonilla Day' (July 1st) as a marketing hook for social media sales.