1992 Topps Stadium Club Eric Hillman #412
Eric Hillman · Topps · Base Card / Prospect Year
Player
Eric Hillman
Set
1992 Topps Stadium Club
Year
1992
Card #
412
Condition Grade
PSA 6-7 (EX-MT). While the centering appears decent, there is visible edge wear on the right side and potential white specking on the corners, common for full-bleed dark bordered cards of this era.
Category
Base Card / Prospect Year
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This is considered a 'common' card from the 'Junk Wax' era (late 80s to early 90s) where production numbers were in the millions.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.01 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-50. Note: Grading costs significantly exceed the market value of the card.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of this card typically sell for $0.18 to $0.50 in bulk lots. Individual sales are rare unless bundled with other cards from the set.
Description
This 1992 Topps Stadium Club card features New York Mets pitcher Eric Hillman in his home blue jersey. The Stadium Club brand was known for its high-quality photography and glossy finish, featuring a borderless full-bleed photo design with the iconic gold foil Stadium Club logo in the bottom left corner.
Key Features
Features the photography-focused design of the early 90s Stadium Club era. Eric Hillman was a notable 6'10" left-handed pitcher for the Mets during this period.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The gold foil stamping shows correct reactive properties and the card stock thickness is consistent with 1992 Stadium Club production. This card is not a target for counterfeiting due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Visible white chipping along the right-hand edge. Softness on the bottom-right corner. Minor surface scratches are likely due to the high-gloss finish being stored without a sleeve.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a New York Mets team set on eBay, or placed in a 'quarter bin' at a local card show. Shipping as a single item is generally not cost-effective.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee will be 100x the card's value. If selling, bundle it with other 1992 Mets cards or other Eric Hillman cards to make the shipping cost worthwhile for a team collector.