1993 Topps Bill Krueger #161
Bill Krueger · Topps · Base
Player
Bill Krueger
Set
1993 Topps Base
Year
1993
Card #
#161
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimated. Centering is approximately 60/40 left-to-right. Corners appear sharp, but there is slight white chipping visible on the bottom right edge. Surface appears clean without visible scratching or wax stains.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche. This is a common card from the 'Junk Wax' transitioning era. Demand is almost exclusively limited to Detroit Tigers team collectors or 1993 Topps complete 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 predominantly tied to set registry builders rather than player demand).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.25 in local card shop 'penny bins.' Recent eBay sales for 1993 Topps commons in lots average out to roughly $0.05 - $0.15 per card. High-grade (PSA 10) examples of similar commons occasionally reach $30-50 for registry collectors.
Description
A classic 1993 Topps Bill Krueger card featuring the left-handed pitcher in mid-delivery for the Detroit Tigers. The design features the iconic 1993 color-block borders with a green and orange geometric nameplate at the bottom and the distinct color-bar 'Tigers' team designation.
Key Features
Features Bill Krueger during his tenure with the Tigers; iconic 1993 Topps design which was the first year of the shift toward premium card stock for the base set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. Card stock thickness and 'Topps' gloss are consistent with early 90s production. No known high-value counterfeits exist for this specific common player card. Check back for 'Topps' logo security on reverse.
Flaws to Note
Centering is shifted slightly toward the right. Minor edge wear/white showing on the bottom right corner. Very slight factory rough cut on the left edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk team lot on eBay, or listed on COMC (Check Out My Cards) where set builders look for specific numbers. It is not cost-effective to sell as a single item on most platforms due to shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee ($19+) significantly exceeds the market value. If selling, bundle it with other 1990s Tigers players like Cecil Fielder or Alan Trammell. Use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping to keep costs low for the buyer.