1992 Topps Stadium Club Paul Faries #142
Paul Faries · Topps · Base
Player
Paul Faries
Set
1992 Topps Stadium Club Series 1
Year
1992
Card #
142
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (NM) - Visible edge chipping and corner wear on the left border; surface displays typical glossy-stock scratches.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Common junk-wax era card with no significant hobby following for this specific player.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Note: Grading fees far exceed market value)
Comparable Sales
Individual copies frequently sell for $0.99 with free shipping on eBay, often resulting in a net loss for the seller. Recent bulk sales of 1992 Stadium Club commons average roughly $0.05 per card.
Description
Detailed action shot featuring Paul Faries of the San Diego Padres in mid-swing. This 1991 Stadium Club card features the iconic borderless Kodachrome photography and gold foil logo at the bottom right. The reverse features a small image of the player's first Topps card and statistical data.
Key Features
Early 90s ultra-premium photography; nostalgic Stadium Club brand design; gold foil embossed logo.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. High confidence based on typical 1992 Topps paper stock, UV coating, and correct gold foil stamping. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters.
Flaws to Note
White chipping visible along the left edge; soft bottom-left corner; minor surface dimples in the upper-right quadrant.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Local card shop bargain bins, eBay (as part of a team lot or set), or COMC for long-term inventory.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of shipping and grading ($20+) is significantly higher than the card's value. Best sold as part of a San Diego Padres team lot or a complete 1992 Stadium Club set to maximize utility to a collector.