1993 Topps Bobby Ayala #727
Bobby Ayala · Topps · Base / Rookie Year Portfolio
Player
Bobby Ayala
Set
1993 Topps Base Set
Year
1993
Card #
#727
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is biased toward the top-right. Visible edge wear and a notable surface stain/foxing mark on the upper right margin. Corners show slight softening.
Category
Base / Rookie Year Portfolio
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Bobby Ayala is largely remembered for his later struggles as a closer for the Mariners. He does not have a large autograph or player-collector market. Demand is limited to set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Value is primarily in the cost of the slab rather than the card itself).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $0.25 to $0.99 as individual buy-it-now items, often remaining unsold for long periods. Bulk lots of 1993 Topps common cards average roughly $0.02 - $0.05 per card.
Description
Featured here is the 1993 Topps Bobby Ayala card #727. The card showcases a young Ayala in his Cincinnati Reds home pinstripe uniform mid-delivery. The 1993 design features a classic white border with red and white ticker-tape style internal borders and the prominent Reds team logo in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Early career card of Bobby Ayala; Part of the iconic 1993 Topps set which also features the Derek Jeter rookie card; Traditional pinstripe photography.
Authenticity Indicators
High Confidence. The card exhibits authentic 1993 Topps card stock, which is a pulp-based paper (pre-high gloss). The dot-matrix pattern in the printing and the specific shade of Reds red are consistent with original production.
Flaws to Note
Significant surface mark/brown spot on the top right border; Top-to-bottom centering is off (heavy on bottom); Visible chipping on the top edge; Soft lower left corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in a 'filler' lot on eBay, listed on COMC (Check Out My Cards), or in a local card shop's 10-cent bin. Not a candidate for high-end auction houses.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far exceed the card's market value. If selling on eBay, use eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping. Best sold as part of a 1993 Topps team set or a 'Relievers of the 90s' lot to maximize interest.