1993 Topps Brian Jordan #558
Brian Jordan · Topps · Base
Player
Brian Jordan
Set
1993 Topps Base
Year
1993
Card #
#558
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering is slightly favored to the right. Corners appear sharp, but the top edge shows minor white chipping against the blue sky background. Surface looks clean with standard gloss.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Cardinals team collectors, Brian Jordan player collectors, or set builders. The 'Junk Wax' era high production volume keeps demand low for base cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-12, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $60-80
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.50 to $1.00 in bulk lots. Recent PSA 9 sales for this specific card average $18-22 including shipping. PSA 10 copies are rare and can fetch a premium from registry collectors.
Description
A classic 1993 Topps Brian Jordan card featuring a dynamic action shot of him leading off first base against the San Francisco Giants. The design includes the iconic jagged border, gold foil 'Topps' logo, and gold foil script for the player name at the bottom. This card captures the dual-sport star during his early years with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Key Features
Features Brian Jordan, a notable dual-sport athlete who played in both MLB and the NFL. Iconic 1993 Topps design and gold foil stamping.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The textured card stock, specific dot pattern of the 1990s lithography, and indented gold foil stamping are consistent with genuine Topps production. This is not a heavily counterfeited card due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Centering is approximately 60/40 left-to-right. Minor chipping is visible on the top edge. Gold foil stamping on 1993 Topps is prone to minor flaking, though this copy looks well-preserved.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. For individual sale, COMC (Check Out My Cards) is the best platform to list and wait for a set builder to purchase.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10, as grading fees will far exceed the card's value. Use Keywords: Cardinals, Dual Sport, NFL/MLB. Ship in a Plain White Envelope (PWE) with a semi-rigid loader to keep shipping costs low for the buyer.