1992 Topps Stadium Club Vicente Palacios #435
Vicente Palacios · Topps (Stadium Club) · Base
Player
Vicente Palacios
Set
1992 Topps Stadium Club Series 2
Year
1992
Card #
#435
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card shows noticeable white chipping and wear along the top and bottom edges, common for black-bordered and full-bleed 1990s Stadium Club stock. Centering appears slightly shifted to the right, and the corners show mild softening.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps (Stadium Club)
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Pittsburgh Pirates team set collectors or '92 Stadium Club set builders. Market demand for Vicente Palacios is limited as he was a journeyman pitcher.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-50 (Note: Grading cost exceeds the value of the card)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card typically hover between $0.50 and $1.00 including shipping. Graded copies are virtually non-existent in the market due to low player demand and high population of raw cards.
Description
Authentic 1992 Topps Stadium Club Vicente Palacios #435 baseball card. This card features a crisp action shot of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher in a defensive stance during pre-game warmups. The design is characteristic of early 90s Stadium Club, featuring full-bleed photography and a gold foil-stamped logo in the lower right corner. The reverse side includes a 'The Sporting News' skills chart and career statistics.
Key Features
Early high-quality photography set for the era; features Vicente Palacios in a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform; iconic 1990s gold foil logo design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is a common card not known for being counterfeited. It features the correct UV-coating sheen, standard 1992 Topps card stock thickness, and the authentic reactive gold foil logo stamp.
Flaws to Note
Significant edge wear/chipping on the top border; visible white flecks on the bottom edge; slight corner ding on the bottom-right; minor surface scratches likely present on the high-gloss finish typical of this set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or team set), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for individual listing, or trade at local card shows in the Pittsburgh market area.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading significantly outweighs the market value. Selling as part of a 1992 Pittsburgh Pirates team set or a Bulk 90s lot is the best way to move this inventory. Use Keywords: Vicente Palacios, Pittsburgh Pirates, 1992 Stadium Club, Baseball Card.