1992 Topps Roger Clemens #1
Roger Clemens · Topps · Base
Player
Roger Clemens
Set
1992 Topps Base
Year
1992
Card #
#1
Condition Grade
PSA 3-4 (VG-EX) due to visible centering issues and top edge damage
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Mass-Market. Produced during the 'Junk Wax Era,' this card exists in massive quantities.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $0.75
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $30-40, PSA 10: $250-300 (Note: PSA 4 is worth less than the grading fee)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales average under $1.00. High-grade PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $250+, but those require perfect centering and sharp corners, which this specific example lacks.
Description
Featuring the iconic 1992 Topps design, this card shows Boston Red Sox ace Roger Clemens mid-delivery. The card features a green and orange border design with the player name at the bottom left and team name inside a red box at the bottom right. The 1992 set marked a shift toward whiter card stock for Topps.
Key Features
Hall of Fame caliber player (7-time Cy Young winner), iconic early 90s Topps design, card #1 in the set checklist.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock white-point for 1992 Topps; authentic dot-matrix printing patterns in the red box and green borders. Low risk of counterfeiting for this specific base card.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering issues (very thin top border). There is a visible nick/ding on the top edge near the center. The bottom right corner appears soft. Surface may have minor wax staining common to this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in bulk on eBay or locally in 'dollar bins.' Individually, it is likely not worth the shipping cost unless sold as part of a Roger Clemens team set or lot.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee far exceeds the market value of a mid-grade raw copy. Included it in a 'Red Sox Lot' or 'Pitching Legends Lot' to maximize interest. If selling online, use a standard white envelope (PWE) to keep shipping costs low for the buyer.