1993 Topps Stadium Club Cal Eldred #427
Cal Eldred · Topps (Stadium Club) · Base
Player
Cal Eldred
Set
1993 Topps Stadium Club
Year
1993
Card #
#427
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly off top-to-bottom. Corners show minor softening on the top right. Surface appears clean with high gloss, typical of the Stadium Club brand.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps (Stadium Club)
Demand Level
Low - Cal Eldred has a niche following among Brewers collectors, but as a base card from the high-production era, market demand is minimal.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $12-18, PSA 10: $25-35 (Note: Grading costs exceed current market value)
Comparable Sales
Recent individual sales of raw base cards from this set typically go for under $1.00. Most sales occur in large bulk lots where the price per card is less than $0.05.
Description
This 1993 Stadium Club Cal Eldred card features a high-quality, borderless photography design synonymous with the brand. It shows a tight portrait shot of the Milwaukee Brewers pitcher wearing the team's classic navy and gold 'MB' logo hat. The bottom left features the gold foil Stadium Club logo over a black nameplate.
Key Features
Premium full-bleed photography; representative of the early 1990s 'junk wax' transition to higher-end products; iconic Brewers logo from the early 90s.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine card stock; consistent gold foil application on the logo; correct 1993 Topps copyright details on the reverse; confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
A white spot is visible on the top right corner indicating minor paper loss or edge wear. High-gloss finishes from this era are prone to 'bricking' (sticking together) and surface scratches, which can be seen under direct light.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for bulk lots on eBay, COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term inventory, or local card shop 'quarter boxes.'
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading significantly exceeds its market value. It is best sold as part of a Milwaukee Brewers team set or a completed 1993 Stadium Club set. If listing, use keywords like 'Brewers Pitcher' and 'Vtg Baseball Card.'