1994 Topps Hank Aaron 20th Anniversary #715 #1
Hank Aaron · Topps · Insert / Tribute
Player
Hank Aaron
Set
1994 Topps Base (Series 1 Insert)
Year
1994
Card #
1
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - The centering is slightly heavy to the left and bottom. Corners appear sharp but the top-left edge shows minor white chipping against the dark green border.
Category
Insert / Tribute
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - While Hank Aaron is a top-tier legend, this specific card was mass-produced in the 'junk wax' era transition, making it easily accessible to most collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $35-45, PSA 10: $150-200
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 9 examples have recently sold in the $30 range, while PSA 10s command a premium due to the difficulty of finding centered copies from this set.
Description
This 1994 Topps card commemorates the 20th Anniversary of Hank Aaron's record-breaking 715th home run. The card features a vibrant action shot of Aaron holding the historic ball aloft, overlaid on a stadium backdrop. It includes the classic Topps logo and '20th Anniversary #715' text across the top with Aaron's name in a stylized script at the bottom.
Key Features
Celebrates one of the most iconic moments in baseball history; features Hall of Fame legend Hank Aaron; part of a popular early 90s tribute subset; clean 1994 Topps design aesthetics.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine card stock from the 1994 production run. Topps logo and text sharpness are consistent with high-volume offset printing of the era. Low counterfeit risk as this is a high-population insert card. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Centering is off-center towards the left and bottom borders. High-gloss dark edges on Topps cards from this era are prone to minor chipping/whitening, visible on the top edge near the Topps logo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now), COMC for effortless consignment, or as part of a Hall of Fame tribute lot on Mercari. Best sold alongside other Hank Aaron or 1994 Topps cards.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, grading is only recommended if the card is a guaranteed PSA 10 candidate. For raw sales, use 'Non-Sport/Trading Card' envelopes for cheap shipping to maximize profit on a low-cost item. Use keywords like '715 HR', 'Home Run King', and 'Hall of Fame'.