1992 Topps Derrick May #648
Derrick May · Topps · Base
Player
Derrick May
Set
1992 Topps Base
Year
1992
Card #
#648
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Centering appears slightly heavy on the right. Top right corner shows minor rounding. Surfaces look clean but white borders show slight aging.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Derrick May is a common player from the 'Junk Wax' era; demand is limited to Cubs team collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00; PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00; PSA 10: $45.00 - $65.00 (Note: Grading cost exceeds potential value)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. PSA 10 examples occasionally sell for $40-60 but are extremely rare due to lack of grading incentive.
Description
A classic 1992 Topps Derrick May #648 featuring a candid dugout shot of the Chicago Cubs outfielder in front of the team's helmet cubbies and bat rack. The card features the signature 1992 color swipe at the bottom and the Topps logo in the upper left corner on white cardstock.
Key Features
Features a unique dugout photography style common in early 90s Topps sets. Represents a key member of the early 90s Cubs roster.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock thickness, Topps logo resolution, and dot-pattern printing all consistent with 1992 mass production. Not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
A slight top-to-bottom and left-to-right centering shift. Minor softening of the top right corner. Common mass-production print lines may be present on the surface.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot), COMC, or local card shop 'dollar' bins. High-end auction houses would not accept this card as a single.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee will be significantly higher than the card's market value. Best sold as part of a Chicago Cubs team set or a bulk lot of 1992 Topps to save on shipping costs.