1992 Topps John Habyan #136
John Habyan · Topps · Base
Player
John Habyan
Set
1992 Topps
Year
1992
Card #
136
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering is slightly left-heavy (approx 60/40), corners show light white touches at the bottom right, surfaces appear clean but the card suffers from typical 1992 stock aging.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - This is a common card from the Junk Wax era. Demand is limited to team collectors, set builders, or player fans.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value).
Comparable Sales
Individual sales for this card are nearly non-existent; it typically sells in bulk lots (e.g., 100-card team lots for $5-10). A PSA 10 specimen of a similar common player from this set might reach $30-50, but mostly due to the cost of the slab itself.
Description
This 1992 Topps card features Kansas City Royals pitcher John Habyan in a dynamic live-action pitching motion. The design is iconic of the early 90s, featuring a white border with a green and gold geometric nameplate at the bottom and a classic 'Topps' logo in the upper left corner. The card back features player statistics and career highlights.
Key Features
Full career stats through 1991; representative of the high-production Junk Wax era; classic 1992 Topps border design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card features the correct matte paper stock typical of 1992 Topps, no signs of digital pixelation, and appropriate color saturation for the era. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Bottom right corner shows slight rounding/whitening; left-to-right centering is slightly off; common print snow/speckling may be present on the dark background area.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot on eBay, in a 'common bin' at a local card shop, or through COMC. Individual sales for this specific card are rare due to shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of the grading fee significantly outweighs the card's potential value. If selling on eBay, utilize the 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping method to keep costs low for the buyer. It is best used as a 'filler' to help a collector complete a 1992 Topps set.