1993 Topps All-Stars David Justice / Juan Gonzalez #9
David Justice and Juan Gonzalez · Topps · Insert / Combo Card
Player
David Justice and Juan Gonzalez
Set
1993 Topps All-Stars (Base/Insert)
Year
1993
Card #
#9
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Centering appears slightly heavy to the right (60/40), corners show light touches of white, and the top-right edge has minor chipping.
Category
Insert / Combo Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. This is 'Junk Wax' era bulk. It primarily appeals to team collectors (Braves/Rangers) or player completists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $150-200. Grading is generally not recommended as costs exceed value.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this specific card range from $0.99 to $2.00 including shipping. PSA 10 examples have historically sold for $100+ to registry collectors, but there are no recent high-grade sales recorded.
Description
This 1993 Topps All-Stars card features dual photography of stars David Justice (Atlanta Braves) and Juan Gonzalez (Texas Rangers). The card utilizes a distinctive 'molten gold' textured background effect. Justice is shown in his classic batting stance in a Braves uniform, while Gonzalez is captured mid-swing in his Texas road grays. Part of a specialty set honoring the previous season's top performers.
Key Features
Features two 1990s icons; 1993 Topps 'All-Stars' subset design; David Justice and Juan Gonzalez are multi-time All-Stars and World Series Champions.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Not a commonly counterfeited card. Signs include the specific semi-gloss 1993 Topps card stock, vintage dot-matrix printing patterns in the photos, and the specific blue/red gradient in the '1993 Topps All Stars' header.
Flaws to Note
Right-heavy centering; minor corner wear on the bottom right; slight surface dullness typical of 1990s card stock; potential for white chipping on the dark reverse borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE/Standard Envelope listing), COMC (best for low-value inventory), or bulk lots at a local card show. Not suitable for major auction houses.
Selling Tips
Use eBay Standard Envelope for $1.00 shipping to keep the price attractive. Do not grade this unless it is a flawless candidate for a PSA 10, as the grading fee ($19+) is significantly higher than the card's market value. Use 'Braves Rangers All-Star' in the title to attract team collectors.