1992 Topps Reggie Sanders #440
Reggie Sanders · Topps · Base / Rookie Cup
Player
Reggie Sanders
Set
1992 Topps Base
Year
1992
Card #
#440
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and bottom (approx 60/40). Corners show very slight white at the tips, and edges appear clean. Surface looks standard for the era with typical matte finish.
Category
Base / Rookie Cup
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Cincinnati Reds team collectors or set builders completing the 1992 Topps run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $0.50 to $1.50 including shipping on eBay. PSA 9 examples have sold for roughly $18 in late 2023.
Description
A classic 1992 Topps Reggie Sanders card featuring the iconic color-coded pinstripe border design. The card depicts the Cincinnati Reds outfielder in a batting stance against a blurred stadium crowd. It includes the Topps All-Star Rookie Cup emblem (implied by set list context as his rookie cup card). The reverse features his career stats through 1991.
Key Features
Features the 1991 Topps All-Star Rookie Cup; Reggie Sanders was a key member of the 2001 Diamondbacks World Series team and a 300-300 club member (HR/SB).
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card utilizes standard 1992 Topps clay-coated card stock and lacks the high-gloss of the 'Topps Gold' parallel. No known high-quality counterfeits exist as the market value is low.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering bias. Minor corner softness typical of 1990s card stock. Potential for factory 'print dots' in the white border areas.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC (for individual sale), or local card show dollar bins.
Selling Tips
It is not financially advisable to grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10, as grading fees exceed the market value. Sell as part of a 1990s Cincinnati Reds player lot or a 'Rookie Cup' themed lot to maximize interest.