1992 Topps Stadium Club Doc Gooden #491
Dwight "Doc" Gooden · Topps · Base
Player
Dwight "Doc" Gooden
Set
1992 Topps Stadium Club Series 2
Year
1992
Card #
#491
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Analysis: Significant corner wear on all four corners, particularly visible on the bottom left. Edges show chipping. Surface appears to have minor scratches and potentially some of the 'sticking' residue common for this set. Centering is shifted slightly toward the top.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. While Doc Gooden is a beloved Mets legend, this is a high-print-run base card from the 'Junk Wax' era. Only high-grade (PSA 10) examples see significant movement among registry collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $120-150. Note: Current condition does not warrant professional grading as fees exceed value.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card range from $0.50 to $1.50 individually. PSA 10 examples have recently sold for $115-$130. PSA 8/9 examples often sit unsold unless priced under $20.
Description
This 1992 Topps Stadium Club card features New York Mets ace Dwight 'Doc' Gooden in a rare action shot away from the mound, showing him running the bases. The card features Stadium Club's iconic 'full-bleed' borderless photography with a gold foil logo in the bottom right corner over a black nameplate. The background captures a detailed look at the Shea Stadium scoreboard and the '90s crowd.
Key Features
Dwight Gooden was one of the most dominant pitchers of the 1980s and early 90s; card features high-quality photography typical of the early Stadium Club era; iconic gold foil logo design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard UV gloss on card stock; legitimate gold foil stamping that reacts to light; correct player number and 1992 Topps copyright on reverse. This card is not targeted for counterfeiting due to high serial production and low market value.
Flaws to Note
Rounded corners on all four sides; significant white chipping along the bottom edge; surface likely has light scuffing; 'stuck' damage is common for these glossy cards that were stored together.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot of Mets cards on eBay, or in a quarter-bin at a local card show. Not recommended for individual sale due to shipping costs relative to value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card in its current condition. Use keywords: 'Mets, Junk Wax, 90s, Doc Gooden, Shea Stadium'. If selling on eBay, use the eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping. Best kept as a personal collection item for Mets fans.