1995 Topps Brook Fordyce / Bill Pulsipher Coming Attractions #12
Brook Fordyce and Bill Pulsipher · Topps · Base / Subset (Coming Attractions)
Player
Brook Fordyce and Bill Pulsipher
Set
1995 Topps Baseball Series 1
Year
1995
Card #
#12
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimated. Centering looks slightly shifted to the left (60/40), corners appear relatively sharp but with minor whitening on the bottom right, and edges show standard factory cutting.
Category
Base / Subset (Coming Attractions)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily targeted by Mets team set collectors or 'junk wax era' set builders. Pulsipher and Fordyce did not reach Hall of Fame status, limiting broad market appeal.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-$12, PSA 9: $15-$25, PSA 10: $45-$60 (Note: Grading costs exceed current market value for this specific card).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw 1995 Topps base/subset cards typically range from $0.50 to $1.50. Complete 1995 Topps sets sell for $30-$50. Graded copies of non-star players from this set rarely appear at auction due to low demand.
Description
A classic mid-90s Topps design featuring the 'Coming Attractions' subset theme. The card showcases New York Mets prospects Brook Fordyce and Bill Pulsipher against a theatrical red curtain backdrop. The front features the iconic 1995 Topps gold-foil logo and yellow script for player names. This card represents the high-prospect era of the Mets' 'Generation K' young pitchers and core catchers.
Key Features
Features Bill Pulsipher, a key member of the 'Generation K' trio for the Mets in the 90s; unique theatrical subset design; high nostalgia value for 1990s New York Mets collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Features the correct Topps gold foil stamp, distinct halftone printing pattern on the player portraits, and era-appropriate card stock thickness. High confidence as this card is not a target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering bias on the front; minor surface wear visible in the dark black borders of the inner frame; potential for minor edge chipping common with this set's stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot or set), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for individual sales, or Sportlots for set-fillers. Best sold in bulk with other 1995 Topps cards.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees ($19+) significantly outweigh the card's market value. If selling on eBay, use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping for $1.00 or less to remain competitive. Use keywords like '1995 Topps Mets', 'Generation K', and 'Coming Attractions'.