1992 Topps Stadium Club Steve Sax #436
Steve Sax · Topps (Stadium Club) · Base
Player
Steve Sax
Set
1992 Topps Stadium Club Series 2
Year
1992
Card #
#436
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) Estimated. Observed softening on bottom-right corner, minor edge wear, and horizontal surface scuffing across the player's jersey.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps (Stadium Club)
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Steve Sax has a dedicated fan base from his Dodgers years, but 1992 base cards are available in massive quantities and have low liquid value.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Value often lower than the cost of grading for this specific card).
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies typically sell for $0.10 to $0.99 in bulk lots or discount bins. Recent eBay 'Sold' listings for PSA 10 copies (rare) range between $35-$50, while PSA 9s struggle to sell for $15.
Description
This 1992 Topps Stadium Club card features second baseman Steve Sax in his Chicago White Sox uniform. The card showcases the hallmark Stadium Club full-bleed photography with a glossy finish. The lower-left corner features the iconic 'Stadium Club' logo within a gold-bordered ring above the player's name. The photography captures Sax in an action-oriented baserunning pose.
Key Features
Features a 5-time All-Star and 2-time World Series Champion; iconic 'Junk Wax' era full-bleed photography design; high-gloss finish typical of premium early 90s sets.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic stock with correct 1992 Topps gloss. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters as mass production in 1992 led to extreme market saturation.
Flaws to Note
Visible softening and white tipping on the bottom right corner; edge chipping along the right border (common with borderless cards); surface shows visible horizontal scratching or scuffing across the dark jersey area; image is slightly blurry due to camera movement/focus of the photo used.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Chicago White Sox team set or a Steve Sax player lot on eBay. Not cost-effective to sell as a single item due to shipping costs outweighing market value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee will significantly exceed the card's value. List it for a few cents in a 'pick your card' style eBay listing or include it in a 1990s bulk lot. Store in a penny sleeve to prevent further scuffing of the glossy surface.