1993 Topps Mike Piazza All-Star Rookie #98
Mike Piazza · Topps · Base / All-Star Rookie Cup
Player
Mike Piazza
Set
1993 Topps
Year
1993
Card #
#98
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT). Centering appears slightly heavy to the right (approx 60/40), corners are sharp, and surface gloss remains strong.
Category
Base / All-Star Rookie Cup
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate-Strong. Piazza remains a highly collected Hall of Famer, and his Topps Gold Cup card is a 'must-have' for registry collectors and Dodgers fans.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $25-35, PSA 9: $60-85, PSA 10: $450-600
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $5-$10 plus shipping. Recent PSA 9 copies have settled around $70. PSA 10 copies remain volatile but consistently clear $450 in major auctions.
Description
A cornerstone of 1990s collecting, this 1993 Topps #98 features Hall of Fame catcher Mike Piazza in his iconic Los Angeles Dodgers away uniform. This card features the prestigious gold 'Topps All Star Rookie' cup logo in the bottom right corner, commemorating his spectacular entry into the league. The design features a colorful border with a distinct early-90s aesthetic and a high-gloss finish on the image area.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic 'Gold Cup' rookie year designation, highly sensitive 1993 Topps white card stock, cornerstone of Piazza's early career collectibles.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic 1993 Topps card stock thickness, correct dot-matrix printing pattern in the team logo area, and accurate color saturation. This card is not frequently faked due to high print volumes, though 'Gold' parallels are often more scrutinized than this base version.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering shift toward the right border. Potential for minor white chipping on the reverse edges, which is common for this set's card stock. One corner (bottom left) appears slightly dulled compared to a Gem Mint specimen.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (highest volume), COMC (best for processing and fixed-price sales), or local card shows. Facebook Dodgers fan groups are also excellent for direct sales.
Selling Tips
Due to the massive jump in value for a PSA 10, only consider grading if the card is perfectly centered (50/50). For raw sales, use clear high-resolution scans of the front and back to highlight the sharp corners. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a bubble mailer.