1993 Topps Kevin Orie Draft Pick #406
Kevin Orie · Topps · Rookie Card / Base
Player
Kevin Orie
Set
1993 Topps Series 2
Year
1993
Card #
#406
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT). Centering is slightly left-heavy (approx 60/40), corners show light white touches, and edges appear slightly rough from factory cut.
Category
Rookie Card / Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche. Low overall market demand as the player did not reach Hall of Fame status; primarily sought by team/university collectors or set completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60 (Note: Grading cost exceeds total value)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw copies typically go for $0.99 with free shipping or are found in $0.25 cent bins at card shows. Graded PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $40-60 but have extremely low trade volume.
Description
This 1993 Topps Kevin Orie card features the '1993 Draft Pick' subset design, showcasing Orie in his Indiana University uniform. The card has a distinctive clipboard background design with a yellow nameplate in the bottom right corner. Part of the iconic '93 Topps set known for Derek Jeter's rookie card.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card designation from the 1993 Draft Pick subset; features the player in collegiate gear; produced during the peak 'Junk Wax' era.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine card stock; correct halftone dot pattern in the photographic area; authentic 'Topps' logo gloss texture. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Left-to-right centering is off (heavy on the left border); visible chipping/white on the bottom right corner; standard light surface scratching inherent to high-gloss 90s sets.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a bulk lot or PWE listing), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will far exceed the market value. Sell it as part of a 1993 Topps complete set, a Chicago Cubs team lot, or an Indiana University alumni lot to maximize interest. Use Plain White Envelope (PWE) shipping for cost-effectiveness.