1992 Topps Stadium Club Tim Belcher #514
Tim Belcher · Topps (Stadium Club) · Base Card
Player
Tim Belcher
Set
1992 Topps Stadium Club Series 2
Year
1992
Card #
#514
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The card shows noticeable whitening on the bottom left corner and minor chipping on the top and right edges. The centering appears slightly biased towards the bottom-right. The surface has a prominent glare in the photo, making it difficult to assess scratches, but the overall presentation is mid-grade.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps (Stadium Club)
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Cincinnati Reds team collectors or set builders completing the 1992 Stadium Club run. Minimal general market demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00, PSA 9: $15.00 - $20.00, PSA 10: $35.00 - $50.00 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds market value for this specific player).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of this card typically sell for pennies in bulk or 25-50 cents in local card shop bins. Graded copies are extremely rare because the market value does not justify the grading expense.
Description
This 1992 Topps Stadium Club card features pitcher Tim Belcher in his Cincinnati Reds uniform. The Stadium Club line was known for its high-quality, full-bleed photography and premium glossy finish. The card shows Belcher mid-delivery on the mound with a stadium crowd blurred in the background, topped with the iconic gold-foil Stadium Club logo in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Premium full-bleed photography, high-gloss UV coating, gold foil stamping, and classic early 90s aesthetic. Tim Belcher was a solid MLB starter who won a World Series with the Dodgers in 1988.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine card stock and authentic gold foil stamping/embossing. High confidence. This card is from the 'Junk Wax Era' and is not a target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Significant white corner wear visible on the bottom left; light edge chipping typical of full-bleed dark-border cards; surface appears potentially scratched under the glare; top-to-bottom centering is slightly off.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk team lot or set on eBay, or placed in a 'quarter box' at a local card show. Selling as a single online is not cost-effective due to shipping fees.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees are significantly higher than the card's market value. If selling, list it with other 1990s Reds players to appeal to team collectors. Use a plain white envelope (PWE) for shipping to keep costs low for the buyer.