1992 Topps Royce Clayton #379
Royce Clayton · Topps · Base Card / Future Star
Player
Royce Clayton
Set
1992 Topps Base Set
Year
1992
Card #
#379
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). Centering appears slightly heavy toward the top-right; bottom-right corner shows a minor soft edge from current placement on a hard surface without a sleeve.
Category
Base Card / Future Star
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low / Niche. Royce Clayton was a solid MLB player and All-Star, but he is not a Hall of Famer or a high-end superstar that drives high-value hobby demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Grading costs significantly exceed current market value for this card).
Comparable Sales
Recent individual sales for this card are rare as it is typically found in dime bins or bulk lots. PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $40-50 to set collectors, but raw copies are essentially worth less than $1.
Description
A classic 1992 Topps card featuring San Francisco Giants shortstop Royce Clayton in a throwing motion. The card features the white border design typical of the 1992 set with the player name in an orange-brown label bar at the bottom right. The design includes the color-coded piping and the 'Giants' team name in black block letters.
Key Features
Features a young Royce Clayton during his early years with the Giants; iconic 1992 Topps design which was the first year of Topps using high-quality white paper stock rather than the traditional gray cardstock.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is from the 'Junk Wax Era' where high production volumes made counterfeiting common base cards like this unprofitable. The Topps logo and typography match factory specimens.
Flaws to Note
Visible centering issues (top-heavy); minor corner wear visible on bottom right; card is currently sitting on a hard surface without protection which can lead to surface scratches.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for bulk sales, COMC (Check Out My Cards), or filling out sets in person at card shows. Not recommended for individual eBay listing due to shipping costs relative to value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far exceed the card's value. Best sold as part of a 1992 Topps complete set or a Giants team lot. Use a penny sleeve and top loader immediately to prevent further damage.