1992 Topps Stadium Club Barry Bonds Members Choice #244
Barry Bonds · Topps (Stadium Club brand) · Base / Subset Insert (Members Choice)
Player
Barry Bonds
Set
1992 Topps Stadium Club Series 1 Members Choice subset
Year
1992
Card #
#244
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). Visible edge wear on the bottom left and top right corners; surface shows potential mild scuffing from being in a stack without protection; centering appears slightly bottom-heavy.
Category
Base / Subset Insert (Members Choice)
Manufacturer
Topps (Stadium Club brand)
Demand Level
Moderate. Barry Bonds remains a highly collected figure despite Hall of Fame debates. This specific card is common, but high-grade copies (PSA 10) are sought after.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $35-50, PSA 10: $150-200. Note: Grading costs likely exceed raw value for lower grades.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 9 copies have recently settled around $40. PSA 10s show higher volatility but have peaked near $180.
Description
This 1992 Stadium Club Barry Bonds card features the legendary slugger in his Pittsburgh Pirates road uniform during his early peak. The card showcases the premium, full-bleed photography that Stadium Club was known for, emphasizing a high-gloss finish and gold foil 'Members Choice' stamping. Bonds is captured in a dynamic throwing motion.
Key Features
Early career Pittsburgh Pirates era. Features the 'Members Choice' subset designation. Iconic 90s photography with full-bleed gold foil design. High demand for Bonds cards among regional collectors and 'Junk Wax' era enthusiasts.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is from the high-production 'Junk Wax' era and is rarely counterfeited. Correct gold foil reflectivity and Kodak-style gloss stock are present.
Flaws to Note
Corners show whitening/wear from handling. Lack of protection (not in a sleeve/top loader) increases risk of surface scratches. Gold foil on the name plate is prone to chipping. Glossy surfaces from this era often suffer from 'bricking'/sticking in stacks.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as a 'filler' on eBay or COMC. High-grade specimens should be sent to PSA before selling at auction. Low-grade copies are best sold in bulk lots on Facebook Marketplace or at local card shows.
Selling Tips
Immediately place this card in an acid-free penny sleeve and a rigid top loader to prevent further edge chipping. Do not grade this specific copy as the visible corner wear limits the ROI. Use '90s Pirates' and 'Homerun King' in listing keywords.