1992 Topps Stadium Club Carlos Martinez #523
Carlos Martinez · Topps (Stadium Club brand) · Base Card
Player
Carlos Martinez
Set
1992 Topps Stadium Club Series 3
Year
1992
Card #
#523
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). Surface looks decent, but edges show slight chipping/wear, and there is a visible soft corner on the bottom right. Centering appears slightly shifted to the left.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps (Stadium Club brand)
Demand Level
Low/Niche. This is considered a 'common' card from the junk wax era. Demand is primarily limited to Indians team collectors or set builders completing the 1992 Stadium Club run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: The cost to grade significantly exceeds the value for this specific player.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $0.10 to $0.50 in bulk lots. Individual sales are rare due to shipping costs. PSA 10 copies of commons from this set occasionally reach $50, but Carlos Martinez has very low individual sales data.
Description
This 1992 Stadium Club card features Cleveland Indians first baseman/outfielder Carlos Martinez in a candid dugout or on-deck shot. The card features the signature premium full-bleed photography of the early Stadium Club era with a high-gloss finish. The bottom right features the gold-foil Stadium Club 'Ring' logo with the player's name.
Key Features
Premium photography style characteristic of early 90s Stadium Club; iconic 'junk wax' era collectible for Cleveland baseball fans; features the high-gloss UV coating that was revolutionary at the time.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct gold foil stamping with textured 'Stadium Club' logo; high-gloss UV coating; standard card stock thickness for 1992 Topps production. Confidence: High. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Visible white chipping on the dark edges, particularly the right side. The bottom right corner shows slight rounding/softness. The high-gloss surface is prone to 'bricking' (sticking to other cards) and fine hairline scratches.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk team lot on eBay, in a 'dime box' at a local card show, or listed on COMC as part of a larger consignment to save on shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will far exceed the card's value. If selling, bundle it with other 1990s Cleveland players (like Albert Belle or Kenny Lofton) to make the shipping cost worthwhile. Use a penny sleeve and top loader for protection.