1993 Topps Harold Reynolds #254
Harold Reynolds · Topps · Base
Player
Harold Reynolds
Set
1993 Topps Base
Year
1993
Card #
#254
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right (approx 65/35). Top-bottom centering is decent. Corners appear relatively sharp for a raw card of this age, though the bottom right edge shows minor white chipping. Surface appears clean with no major scratches visible.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Niche - Sold primarily to Orioles team collectors, player completionists, or as part of set building. Reynolds has high name recognition as a broadcaster, but low investment demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8.00 - $12.00, PSA 9: $20.00 - $30.00, PSA 10: $60.00 - $85.00
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.50-$1.00 plus shipping. Recent PSA 9 copies have sold sporadically between $15 and $25. PSA 10s are rare due to high pop and low grading submission rates, occasionally fetching a premium from registry collectors.
Description
This 1993 Topps Harold Reynolds #254 captures the 2-time All-Star second baseman in action for the Baltimore Orioles, making a dynamic play at second base with Chad Curtis sliding in. The card features the classic 1993 Topps design with an orange and green geometric border and white card stock edges. A great addition for Orioles fans, Mariners collectors (his primary team), or 90s baseball enthusiasts.
Key Features
Features Harold Reynolds during his brief tenure with the Baltimore Orioles. Action shot include Chad Curtis sliding. Design represents the late junk-wax era transition into better card stock quality. Reynolds is a 3-time Gold Glove winner and popular MLB Network personality.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: Very High. Standard card stock thickness for 1993 Topps. The logo and text printing sharp with no bleed. This is a common card and not a target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
The right border is slimmer than the left border (OC). Minor edge wear/chipping is visible on the bottom edge and lower right corner. Subject to 'brick' damage if pulled from an old pack, though this surface looks clear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for single low-value cards via eBay Standard Envelope), COMC (best for processing high volumes of base cards), or Sportlots (specialty site for set builders).
Selling Tips
Due to the high cost of grading ($19+) vs. the market value, grading this card is not recommended unless it is a sentimental PC item that looks to be a flawless PSA 10 candidate. When selling, use '1993 Topps #254 Harold Reynolds Orioles' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader using eBay Standard Envelope for $0.60 to maximize profit.