1988 Topps Pat Clements #193
Pat Clements · Topps · Base
Player
Pat Clements
Set
1988 Topps Base Set
Year
1988
Card #
#193
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy on the right/bottom; sharp corners and edges are visible, but surface has minor print dust common for the era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Primarily collected by San Diego Padres team set collectors or 'junk wax' era completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.10 to $0.50 in bulk. Recent PSA 9 sales for similar common players in this set range from $12-$20, mostly covering the cost of the slab rather than the card itself.
Description
A classic 1988 Topps baseball card featuring San Diego Padres pitcher Pat Clements. This card utilizes the iconic 1988 design with bold team lettering at the top left and a pinstripe-border aesthetic. The image shows Clements in a mid-delivery action shot wearing the classic pinstripe Padres uniform from the late 80s.
Key Features
Features a solid action shot of a mid-career relief pitcher in classic 1980s San Diego Padres attire. Part of the 'Junk Wax' era of high-production card collecting.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence genuine. The card displays the correct pixelation pattern on the logo, the correct brown-gray cardstock on the reverse (implied by the era), and the specific matte finish characteristic of late-80s Topps. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to its low market value.
Flaws to Note
Centering is shifted slightly toward the bottom and right edges. There is a common 'print dot' or minor surface speckling typical of the brown cardboard stock used by Topps in 1988.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a team set on eBay, or in bulk/lots. Individual sale is difficult unless the card is graded a PSA 10 to appeal to registry collectors. Local card shop 'dollar bins' are the most common venue.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are 100% certain it is a PSA 10 candidate for a player registry, as grading fees significantly exceed the card's value. Best sold as part of a 1988 Topps San Diego Padres team lot to maximize shipping efficiency via eBay Standard Envelope.