1993 Topps Bip Roberts #386
Bip Roberts (also featuring Eddie Murray sliding/back of jersey) · Topps · Base
Player
Bip Roberts (also featuring Eddie Murray sliding/back of jersey)
Set
1993 Topps Base
Year
1993
Card #
#386
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy toward the left and bottom; corners show very minor white touch/softening typical of 90s Topps stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche/Low. Interest is primarily restricted to Cincinnati Reds team collectors, Bip Roberts completists, or Eddie Murray fans looking for 'cameo' cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-50 (Note: High disparity due to low population vs. low demand)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw commons from 1993 Topps typically range from $0.25 to $0.99 plus shipping. Graded PSA 10 copies of mid-tier stars from this set occasionally reach $40, but Bip Roberts rarely draws that premium.
Description
This 1993 Topps baseball card features Cincinnati Reds star Bip Roberts in a dynamic defensive play scenario. The card displays Roberts ready to receive a ball at base as Hall of Famer Eddie Murray (wearing Mets jersey #33) slides into the bag. The design features a colorful neon-gradient border, white outer margins, and script nameplate at the bottom.
Key Features
Features a dual-player image with Hall of Famer Eddie Murray unexpectedly in the foreground; classic 1993 Topps 'color block' design; Bip Roberts' tenure with the Reds.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity is 100% High. This card has no known counterfeits because it was mass-produced in the 'Junk Wax' era and does not carry a high enough market value to warrant fakes.
Flaws to Note
Centering is approximately 40/60 left-to-right. Bottom-left corner shows slight fraying. The white card stock of this era is prone to edge chipping and environmental yellowing if not stored in a sleeve.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot on eBay, or individually on COMC (Check Out My Cards) where set collectors look for specific singles to finish sets.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of grading ($15+) far exceeds the market value of the card. Use high-resolution scans if listing on eBay as a single. Better sold as a 'Reds Team Set' or '1993 Topps Complete Your Set' listing.